Sr. Electrical & Controls Engineer (OT)

The Clorox Company; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clorox Company is seeking a Sr. Electrical and Controls Engineer based in Alpharetta, GA. This role is pivotal in managing mid-to-large scale automation projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and driving cost savings. The ideal candidate will leverage expertise in Rockwell systems and industrial power to deliver complex systems and mentor peers.

The position requires a solid engineering background, a BSEE degree, and 5-8 years in manufacturing controls, ideally in the CPG or Foods sector. It offers an onsite workplace with approximately 50% travel across Clorox manufacturing sites.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of engineering experience in manufacturing controls.
• Strong technical skills in electrical and instrumentation controls.
• Familiar with NEC, ANSI, IEC, NEMA, NFPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Leads electrical engineering efforts through all phases of capital projects.
• Support system start‑up and operational checkout on configurations.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and finances for Clorox business objectives.

Skills

Electrical/instrumentation and controls

Industrial power distribution

Rockwell control systems and devices

Technical leadership

Project management

Education

Engineering Degree (BSEE or similar)

Tools

SCADA

MES

P&IDs

Job description

This role reports into the Senior Manager, OT&EIC Engineering, and leads mid‑to‑large scale automation projects that drive cost savings, innovation, and operational efficiency. The Sr. Electrical and Controls Engineer owns end‑to‑end project responsibilities including scope definition, design, procurement, vendor management, start‑up, and validation. The role requires strong technical capability in Rockwell systems, industrial power, and SCADA/MES technologies. Working cross‑functionally with plants, vendors, and corporate teams, you will apply deep controls expertise to deliver complex systems that meet business objectives, while mentoring peers and driving standard practices.

Location: This role is based at our Alpharetta, GA site and requires approximately 50% travel across Clorox manufacturing sites in the U.S.

In this role, you will:

• Leads electrical engineering efforts through all phases of capital projects – conceptual, feasibility, scope definition, cost estimates, functional requirements, system design, scheduling, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, start‑up, and validation.
• Demonstrates proficiency in developing and managing estimates, financial analysis, contracts, and purchase orders. Includes the use of Clorox Early Management principles and activities to deliver customer expectations with vertical and sustainable project execution.
• Support system start‑up and operational checkout on systems including configuration, wiring, calibration, and power testing. Provide hardware and software application support assistance to engineers and operations.
• Provides significant contributions and technical leadership for major technology efforts in the organization, either as an individual or team member.
• Utilize technical materials such as equipment manuals, system drawings, P&IDs, schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and repair complex electrical/control systems. Interpret industry, regulatory, and company specifications and standards and apply to projects.
• Implement capital building & equipment installations and to improve manufacturing competitive performance.
• Works in a participative team‑based environment, using manufacturing best practice processes and principles, plans and leads the design and implementation of medium to large sized projects, programs, and manufacturing improvement projects that include the integration of outside technical resources.
• Development of manufacturing equipment, processes, and procedures essential to line extensions, product improvements, and new product development.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and finances to meet predetermined Clorox business objectives.
• Provide technical analysis, project cost and schedule estimation, engineering effort forecasting, design recommendations, preparation of design and equipment specifications, design, review of design documents, development of construction sub‑contract documents, and lead construction, commissioning, and start‑up activities at plant facilities.
• Deliver project safety performance objectives.

What we look for:

• Engineering Degree (BSEE or similar).
• 5-8 years of engineering experience in manufacturing controls (CPG, Foods, discrete manufacturing is a plus).
• Strong technical skills related to electrical/instrumentation and controls, industrial power distribution, and Rockwell control systems and devices (must‑have).
• Design Capability in Multiple Disciplines.
• Working knowledge of NEC, ANSI, IEC, NEMA, and NFPA standards.
• Working knowledge of OT networks including industrial Ethernet, VLANs, switches, firewalls, and secure segmentation of control systems.
• Working knowledge of data collection systems (SCADA, MES, Historian, SQL).
• Ability to develop, read and interpret P&IDs and electrical drawings.
• Experience managing outside engineering firms, equipment vendors, and construction contractors to support project execution.
• Experience managing spending to approved capital and expense budgets based on project estimates.
• Position will require the candidate to be in manufacturing environment with rotating equipment, elevated surfaces, temperature variations etc.

Workplace type:

Onsite

EEO Statement

The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries are an EEO/AA/Minorities/Women/LGBT/Protected Veteran/Disabled employer. Clorox is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans during the hiring and interview process. If you need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].