Electrical & Controls Principal Engineer (OT)

Electrical & Controls Principal Engineer (Operational Technology)

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Your role at Clorox:

The Electrical & Controls Principal Engineer (Operational Technology) reports to the Senior Manager, OT & EIC Engineering and serves as a key technical leader responsible for delivering high-complexity automation, controls, and infrastructure projects across multiple manufacturing sites. In this role, you will leverage deep expertise in electrical engineering, control systems, automation, and system integration to drive major capital projects, enhance manufacturing capabilities, and advance Operational Technology (OT) strategies. You will play a critical role in shaping the future of manufacturing by delivering scalable, reliable, and innovative engineering solutions while partnering closely with cross-functional teams, manufacturing sites, and external engineering partners. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership, influencing technology direction and engineering standards across the organization. This role can be located in our Alpharetta, GA or Durham, NC sites and it requires availability to travel up to 40% of the time throughout the year to other Clorox sites across the United States.

In this role, you will:

Lead Capital Projects from Concept to Startup

• Independently lead electrical and controls engineering activities throughout all phases of capital projects, including concept development, feasibility studies, scope definition, cost estimating, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, validation, and project closeout.
• Develop functional requirements, technical specifications, project schedules, and engineering deliverables to support successful project execution.
• Manage project scope, budget, timelines, and resources to achieve business objectives while maintaining engineering excellence.

Drive Automation & Controls Excellence

• Provide expert-level leadership in electrical design, control systems, automation platforms, and system integration.
• Support system startup and operational checkout activities, including configuration, wiring verification, calibration, power testing, and troubleshooting.
• Deliver hardware and software support to engineering and operations teams while ensuring system reliability and performance.
• Utilize equipment manuals, P&IDs, electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation to diagnose and resolve complex system challenges.

Deliver Technical Leadership & Innovation

• Serve as a trusted technical authority and key contributor to major technology initiatives across the organization.
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new technologies that improve manufacturing capability, efficiency, and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with internal engineering standards, industry regulations, and best practices.
• Influence long-term Operational Technology strategies and help build future-ready manufacturing platforms.

Partner Across Functions & External Resources

• Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Lead the integration of external engineering firms, contractors, system integrators, and equipment suppliers.
• Apply Clorox Early Management principles and manufacturing best practices to drive sustainable project execution and operational success.

Support Manufacturing Performance

• Develop and implement manufacturing equipment, processes, and procedures that support product innovation, line extensions, and operational improvements.
• Drive manufacturing competitiveness through capital investments and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical analysis, engineering recommendations, cost estimates, schedule forecasts, and design reviews to support strategic decision-making.

Champion Safety

• Lead projects with a strong commitment to safety, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.
• Deliver project safety objectives throughout design, construction, commissioning, and startup activities.

What we look for:

• At least 8 years of experience with solid working knowledge in electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, including industrial power distribution and automation platforms.
• Proven ability to manage engineering projects, priorities, and resources while delivering results aligned with business objectives.
• Experience managing capital and expense budgets, including financial planning, forecasting, and project cost control.
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment, including exposure to rotating equipment, elevated work areas, and varying plant conditions.
• Advanced knowledge of Rockwell Automation control systems, hardware, and related technologies.
• Experience applying and interpreting industry standards, including NEC, ANSI, IEC, NEMA, and NFPA.
• Working knowledge of ISA-S88 and PackML standards.
• Experience with manufacturing data and information systems, including SCADA, MES, Historian, SQL, and other industrial data collection platforms.
• Ability to develop, read, interpret, and troubleshoot P&IDs, electrical schematics, and technical drawings.
• Experience supporting or leading packaging equipment and manufacturing systems is preferred.
• Proven experience managing external engineering firms, system integrators, equipment suppliers, and construction contractors.
• Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously while balancing technical requirements, business priorities, budgets, and schedules.
• Experience delivering complex capital projects from concept through commissioning and startup.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate teams and drive performance through collaboration and accountability.
• Availability to travel to other Clorox sites across the country around 40% time throughout the year.