Ecolab · 1 day ago
Principal Electrical Engineer
USA - Texas - Garland
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$101K/yr - $152K/yr
5+ years expEcolab’s Garland facility is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to support and enhance our manufacturing operations. This role plays a vital part in maintaining the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our automated systems and electrical infrastructure.
Cleaning ProductsEnergyFood and BeverageInformation TechnologyRenewable Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Participate in the Design and Review of technical components of all project work and new projects
Design, implement, and maintain electrical control systems for production and utility equipment
Program PLCs (Rockwell Automation preferred), HMIs, and SCADA systems
Lead hands-on troubleshooting (95% Rockwell Automation I/O PLC and HMI)
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for electrical and control system failures
Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and safety teams to support capital projects and process improvements
Adhere to Ecolab Garland Programming Standards and Etiquette
Ensure compliance with Ecolab’s safety standards and applicable regulations (OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E)
Maintain accurate documentation including electrical schematics, panel layouts, and control logic
Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and system upgrades
Manage contractors and vendors for controls-related work and system integration
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma and 4 years' experience in a manufacturing environment OR Bachelor's degree
5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting (Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley), HMI development, and industrial networking
Experience with HMI development, troubleshooting industrial networks
Solid track record of VFDs motor control
Experience troubleshooting instrumentation
Knowledge of safety circuits hardware and software
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar design tools
Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field
Experience in chemical, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
Familiarity with SAP, CMMS systems, and MES integration
Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement training
Professional Engineer (PE) license or working toward certification
Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and project management skills
Company
Ecolab
Ecolab provides water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. It is a sub-organization of Ecolab Life Sciences.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Christophe Beck
Chairman and CEO at Ecolab
John Guttery
SVP, Enterprise Initiatives
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