Principal Engineer, Process

Anticipated salary range:  $80,900 - $115,500

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 05/30/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

What Process Engineering contributes to Cardinal Health

Engineering is responsible for performing research and analyses to develop design options for components, products, systems and processes.

Process Engineering is responsible for analyzing and assessing supplier and in-house processes to determine process capability. Identify and drive process improvements. Support supplier assessment and selection process. Directs external resources / contractors as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality. Utilize lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Provide extensive troubleshooting support for manufacturing equipment, including PLCs, vision systems, robotics, and sensors. Identify and resolve process and equipment issues promptly.
• Conduct thorough root cause analysis to determine underlying causes of process and equipment failures. Implement corrective and preventive actions to mitigate recurrence.
• Work with OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems to monitor and improve manufacturing performance.
• Provide technical support to production teams, ensuring that manufacturing processes run smoothly and efficiently.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency, product quality, and overall manufacturing performance.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), process flow diagrams, and work instructions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, quality, and R&D, to ensure successful implementation of process improvements and troubleshooting solutions.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience, preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial) or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Experience working with OEE and SCADA systems preferred
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies preferred
• Experience troubleshooting and root cause analysis within control systems and manufacturing processes preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
• Works on complex projects of large scope
• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
• Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
• Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects
• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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