Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer

We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of electrical systems for advanced appliances and brewer platforms. This role combines hands-on PCBA development with strategic system-level architecture, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional leadership. You'll work with technologies including MCUs, AC/DC control, connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular), UI (LEDs, OLED, LCD, touch), and sensing solutionsdriving innovation across current and future products. This position has significant impact and leverage on current and future products and will be in an excellent position for visibility and growth within the KDP technology organization.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end ownership of PCBA design, test, and debug for appliances
• Architect system-level electrical solutions aligned with product and business goals
• Analyze trade-offs between performance, manufacturability, and cost
• Participate in design reviews, project meetings, and time/cost budgeting events
• Lead DFM, DFT, and DFMEA reviews; general failure analysis; and fault remediation and corrective action plans
• Perform detailed technical analysis and work with interdisciplinary teams to bridge the technology gap between theory and implementable hardware
• Establish performance metrics and requirements through careful use of theory, models, and experiments across devices, circuits, and human perception
• Collaborating with others to facilitate qualification testing to ensure compliance with electrical, regulatory (EMI, UL, FCC, CSA, etc.), thermal, mechanical, and environmental requirements
• Meeting project schedules, deadlines, and budgets

Total Rewards:

• Salary Range: $96,800 - $160,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

Requirements:

• BE in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of relevant industry experience OR
• MS in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of relevant industry experience
• Sound knowledge of designing for reliability and manufacturing
• Experience with simulating circuits & building prototypes to validate design
• Familiarity with UL & FCC regulatory requirements
• Previous experience with MCU-based PCBA design, utilizing connectivity devices (Wi-Fi, Cellular, Bluetooth), UI devices (OLED, LED, LCD), and general sensing circuits
• Some embedded programming is desirable
• Creative and self-driven with very strong analytical skills and the ability to learn new things
• Strong communication with senior stakeholders and external partners

Preferred Skills:

• Holds US patents in consumer electronics
• Passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent

Company Overview:

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it! Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that's proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us? We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.