Senior Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer - Kirk-Rudy, Inc.

Onsite | Woodstock, GA
Full-Time | Senior-Level (10-15 Years Experience)

For over four decades,
Kirk-Rudy, Inc. has been a leader in the design and manufacture of robust industrial print and packaging systems. Based in Woodstock, Georgia
, we are a family-owned and vertically integrated company, handling everything in-house—from concept to machining, assembly, and programming. Our reputation is built on quality, innovation, and hands‑on craftsmanship, and our solutions serve a global client base across multiple industries.

We’re not just building machines—we solve real‑world challenges with custom automation and engineering excellence.

As a Principal Electrical Engineer at Kirk-Rudy, Inc., you will lead the design, development, and optimization of devices, equipment, and control systems for light industrial machinery, driving measurable improvements in product performance and production efficiency. You will implement engineering initiatives that reduce costs, improve yield, and accelerate time‑to‑market. By providing technical leadership and managing cross‑functional teams, you will ensure projects are delivered on schedule and meet quality standards.

Leveraging your multi‑industry experience, you will mentor and develop junior engineers, establish the technological direction of the Electrical Engineering Department, and drive innovation that enhances operational excellence and supports strategic business objectives.

• Design and Development:
  • Own and define electrical and controls architecture across machine platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability
  • Lead the design, prototyping, and production of next‑generation automation systems from concept through deployment
  • Establish and enforce engineering best practices, including PLC structure, motion control strategies, and safety design
• Leadership and Team Management:
  • Serve as the final technical decision‑maker on complex or high‑impact engineering challenges.
  • Lead electrical engineering projects by guiding and mentoring engineers and production teams.
  • Foster a collaborative environment that prioritizes productive discussion, open communication, and constructive problem‑solving to ensure alignment with project goals and successful outcomes.
• Cost Reduction and Process Optimization:
  • Lead initiatives to reduce production costs by improving unit manufacturing costs, increasing yield rates, and streamlining workflows through the implementation of standardized electrical architecture across machinery.
  • Drive continuous improvement by identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing solutions that enhance production speed, reduce errors, and optimize overall cost efficiency.
• Work closely with product development, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to integrate new designs into production.
• Provide leadership in troubleshooting and resolving complex system issues, ensuring all systems are fully functional and aligned with operational requirements.
• Strategic Planning and Execution:
  • Define project scopes, timelines, and resources while managing expectations across multiple stakeholders.
  • Track project progress, adjust plans as needed, and ensure deadlines are met while maintaining high engineering standards.
• Documentation and Process Standardization:
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation on system architectures, design specifications, and testing protocols.
  • Standardize procedures to ensure repeatable and consistent results across projects.
• Training and Development:
  • Lead the training and development efforts for new engineering solutions, ensuring internal teams are well‑versed in new technologies and processes.
  • Develop training materials and, when necessary, provide on‑site support to ensure the successful adoption of new systems.
• Troubleshooting and System Integration:
  • Identify bottlenecks and system inefficiencies, leading efforts to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
  • Act as a key decision‑maker when problems arise, ensuring minimal downtime and impact on production timelines.

• 10–15 years of…