Principal Automation & Manufacturing Engineer

haier; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, in Louisville, KY, seeks a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to lead design and integration of industrial control systems for metal stamping presses and related equipment. You will guide cross-functional teams, ensuring safety, productivity, and innovation across manufacturing processes.

The role emphasizes leading complex projects, mentoring engineers, and delivering high-quality solutions with Rockwell/Siemens platforms, while traveling up to ~25% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in industrial control system design and implementation for metal stamping.
• Proficiency in Rockwell Automation and Siemens PLCs and HMIs.
• Knowledge of ANSI/RIA R15.06, NFPA, ISO 13849 safety standards.
• Willingness to travel ~25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead control system design for metal stamping equipment.
• Architect, program, and implement PLCs and HMIs.
• Drive process excellence and safety compliance.
• Mentor and lead engineering teams to deliver projects on time.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Rockwell Automation

Siemens platforms

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial control systems

Safety standards

Project leadership

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

BS/MS Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

GE Appliances, a Haier company, in Louisville, KY, seeks a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to lead design and integration of industrial control systems for metal stamping presses and related equipment. You will guide cross-functional teams, ensuring safety, productivity, and innovation across manufacturing processes.

The role emphasizes leading complex projects, mentoring engineers, and delivering high-quality solutions with Rockwell/Siemens platforms, while traveling up to ~25% as needed.