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​​Principal Manufacturing Engineer​

USA, Louisville, KY💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-02 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead the development and integration of industrial control systems for metal stamping presses and related equipment to ensure peak manufacturing performance.

Role type

Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Industrial Automation)

Builds

Industrial control systems, PLCs, HMIs, and network configurations for metal stamping presses

Domain

Manufacturing / Industrial Automation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

PLC programming, HMI development, network configuration, machine safety risk assessment, cross-functional team leadership, project management, technical troubleshooting

Preferred skills

Assembly line design, customized fabrication equipment, multi-axis automation, robotics, NPI program experience, AutoCAD, MS Project

Technologies

Rockwell Automation, Siemens, PLCs, HMIs, AutoCAD, MS Project

Responsibilities

Specify and engineer sophisticated control systems for metal stamping presses; Architect, program, and implement PLCs, HMIs, and network configurations; Partner with cross-functional teams to refine manufacturing processes; Analyze system performance and implement cutting-edge automation and robotics technologies; Conduct machine safety risk assessments and ensure compliance with ANSI, NFPA, and ISO standards; Provide technical leadership and guide engineering teams to deliver projects on time.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship

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