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# Principal Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
- **Location:** Warrendale, OR, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $103,200.0 - $129,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Outlook, Hardware Design, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Requirements Analysis
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.oriontalent.com/search-jobs/career/11663442/principal-hardware-engineer-oregon-or-warrendale

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in an engineering field.
 * Minimum of 8 years of experience
 * Experience in the nuclear industry preferred
 * Experience with leading a team of engineers
 * Knowledge of I&C hardware design and equipment qualification process
 * Effective communication, organization, and delegation skills
 * Strong technical writing ability
 * Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

## Description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

As a Principal Hardware Engineer you will lead the hardware scope for instrumentation and control plant computer and annunciator system upgrade projects.

You will report to the Sr. Manager, Control & Information Systems Engineering and be located at our Cranberry Township, PA facility. This is a hybrid role based out of Cranberry. There is no relocation assistance offered for this role., * Lead the hardware scope for instrumentation and control plant computer and annunciator system upgrade projects

 + Cabinet/panel design
 + Cable & wiring design
 + Field I/O design
 * Lead a team of engineers to support the entire lifecycle of a project: design, procurement, manufacturing, testing, shipment, plant start-up
 * Work closely with internal and external customers to define system requirements and ensure conformity to applicable codes and standards
 * Interface with suppliers to manage obsolescence issues and ensure product viability
 * Work with business units to develop offers for new projects
 * Lead resolution of significant technical issues and travel to customer sites as needed
 * Lead product and process improvement projects
 * Mentor and train new engineers
 * Collaborate internally across multiple organizations (business units, supply chain, engineering, etc).


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