Design and Automation Engineer

Top Dog Engineers

Greensboro (NC)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + bonus: 5% - 10%

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

401k match, PTO, paid holidays

Minimal travel + lifestyle perks

Excellent growth & promotion potential

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer in Greensboro, NC. The role involves leading complex technical projects, mentoring team members, and working with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have strong automation and control systems experience, ideally with manufacturing background. Benefits include competitive salary, bonuses, full medical coverage, and relocation assistance. Join a high-growth company valuing innovation and quality.

Qualifications

4+ years in Process/Manufacturing/Electrical Engineering.
7-10 years of related hands-on development and integration experience.
Experience leading large-scale projects in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Lead complex technical projects with cross-functional teams.
Translate customer needs into system designs.
Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor.

Skills

Automation Controls Experience

Engineering Disciplines Knowledge

Electrical and Mechanical Schematic Interpretation

Troubleshooting Electrical Control Systems

Proficiency in CAD Software

Network Protocols Knowledge

Strong Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Cross-Functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

PLC, SCADA, HMI

MS Office

Job description

Principal Systems Engineer

Location: Greensboro NC. | $120k - $140k + Bonus

Join a Growing Consumer Products Manufacturer!

We’re looking for a Principal Systems Engineer. This role will lead complex technical projects, working with cross‑functional teams, and translating customer needs and requirements into system designs that deliver productive, predictable, and profitable results.

This role will also serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and team mentor guide for support of other engineers and team members. The scope of these projects varies greatly; no two days and no two projects are ever the same as we bring value to an incredibly wide range of industrial customers across the Mid‑Atlantic and southeastern US.

You will be a well‑seasoned Process or Manufacturing Engineer with Automation Controls Experience.

Key Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will have experience within regulated industries that involve the development, creation, deployment, and service of new solutions.
The ideal candidate has weighing and measuring knowledge and experience.
Must have hands‑on, working knowledge of engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, software, systems and integration design, CAD, and structural science.
Training, education and experience with electronics and electrical theory and application of the National Electrical Code (NEC); familiar with other relevant standards found in industrial applications (rated areas, hazardous applications, UL, State Weights & Measure, etc.)
Able to recognize and plan for specific safety hazards related to specific jobs and tasks.
Mid to high‑level proficiency with CAD SW applications for 2D and 3D drafting and modeling.
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics; experience developing P&ID and control panel designs.
Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical control systems as well as other electromechanical HW and SW systems.
Proficient in using electrical and mechanical design software to create and assess engineering drawings, with expertise in employing engineering tools to validate designs and resolve issues.
Experience selecting, managing, and servicing industrial control systems and automation equipment (PLC, SCADA, HMI, etc.)
Proficiency in network protocols, communication standards and respective analysis tools (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, USB, TCP/IP, UART, I2C, GPIO)
High experience and comfort with digital administrative workplace tools are required (MS Office, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, ERP systems, CRM systems, and various other digital applications needed to execute workflows in a service company).
Experience with service work order fulfillment and supporting processes is highly desirable.

Requirements:

Automation, Controls, Systems Experience in a Manufacturing Environment.
Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years in Process / Manufacturing / Electrical Engineering or related field with at least 7 – 10 years of related, hands‑on development and integration experience.
Manufacturing or Process Engineering Experience Leading Large-Scale Projects.
Strong Communication, Analysis, and Problem‑Solving Skills
Strong Experience in Leading Cross Functional Groups

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