Topdogengineers
Greensboro, North Carolina
04/29/2026
Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description Principle Systems Engineer Location: Greensboro NC. $120k - $130k + 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 Strong Knowledge in These Areas: Mechanical Engineering Structural Engineering Electrical Engineering Controls Design Controls Engineering Computer Programming Project Management Design Engineering Chemical / Materials Code Studies 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 Perks: Competitive pay + bonus: 5% - 10% Full medical, dental, vision coverage, life insurance, etc. 401k match, PTO, paid holidays Minimal travel + lifestyle perks Excellent growth & promotion potential Relocation Assistance Join a high-growth company where innovation, quality, and leadership are valued! Call Top Dog Engineers: Thank You in Advance. Brad Bradley A Fortney CEO Cell: Fax: Give us a Call Company DescriptionProfessional Engineering RecruitmentCompany DescriptionProfessional Engineering Recruitment