Electrical & Controls Principal Engineer – OT

The Clorox Company

Electrical & Controls Principal Engineer at Clorox leading high-complexity automation projects across manufacturing sites with technical leadership and strategic influence.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeAlpharetta • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $106,700 - $204,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Capital Projects from Concept to Startup
Independently lead electrical and controls engineering activities throughout all phases of capital projects
Develop functional requirements, technical specifications, project schedules, and engineering deliverables
Manage project scope, budget, timelines, and resources
Provide expert-level leadership in electrical design, control systems, automation platforms, and system integration
Deliver hardware and software support to engineering and operations teams
Serve as a trusted technical authority and key contributor to major technology initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

8-12 years of engineering and/or operations experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong expertise in electrical, instrumentation, and control systems
Proven ability to manage engineering projects, priorities, and resources
Experience managing capital and expense budgets
Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment
Advanced knowledge of Rockwell Automation control systems
Experience applying and interpreting industry standards
Working knowledge of ISA-S88 and PackML standards
Experience with manufacturing data and information systems
Ability to develop, read, interpret, and troubleshoot P&IDs, electrical schematics, and technical drawings
Proven experience managing external engineering firms and contractors
Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health plans
Market-leading 401(k) program with a company match
Flexible time off benefits
Inclusive fertility/adoption benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical engineeringcontrols engineeringautomation platformssystem integrationRockwell AutomationP&IDselectrical schematicstechnical drawingsproject managementbudget management

Soft Skills

leadershipteam motivationcommunicationproject prioritizationresource management