Principal Engineer (Electrical) Job

Primary location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Macon, GA, Pensacola, FL, Hilliard, OH
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: 26%-50% 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is “$120,000 to $150,000” per year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

 

​What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe. 
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. 
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Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is offering an exciting job opportunity for a Principal Engineer located in Lancaster, PA or Pensacola, FL, Macon GA, or Hilliard, OH. As a Principal Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in leading and executing projects related to manufacturing equipment and processes. This role is a dynamic blend of technical expertise, leadership, and collaboration.  If you’re ready to make an impact, consider joining the Armstrong World Industries Team.

 

What does a Principal Electrical Engineer do?

• You’ll be at the helm of major capital projects, ensuring they adhere to agreed-upon cost, schedule, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with vendors to specify equipment and design assets for new production lines within existing facilities or new ones
• Scope and recommend projects aimed at cost reduction and sustainability
• Investigate process and equipment issues, providing recommendation for corrective measures.
• Apply sound engineering principles to all aspects of your work.
• Actively participated in multifunctional project teams, overseeing capital projects from concept to asset installation and start-up,
• Engage in Lean events to drive rapid process improvements.
• Mentor and develop engineers and maintenance personnel, sharing technical and engineering best practices.

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Possess 7 – 10 years of experience in technical engineering or leading capital projects.
• PLC and HMI programming experience with Rockwell suite of products

 

What will make you successful?

• Demonstrate the ability to lead teams, especially on potentially ambiguous projects
• Manage multi-faceted projects, catering to senior level stakeholders
• Capital management experience
• Drive the adoption of new technology platforms within manufacturing plants
• Be comfortable with hands-on installations and construction tasks.

 

What will make you stand out?

• Lean Practitioner certification or experience utilizing Lean tools
• SAP experience

• Wonderware experience

 

Travel:  Up to 35%

 

 

Physical and Mental Demands 

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilit