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Principal Electrical Engineer

Itron

Itron

Software Engineering, Other Engineering
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Posted on Aug 11, 2025

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

Job Family Summary

Designs, develops, modifies and evaluates electronic parts, components or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment, or other hardware systems and/or electrical engineering applications. Determines design approaches and parameters. Analyzes equipment to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests and evaluates results. Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability. May also review vendor capability to support product development.

Level Summary

A seasoned, experienced professional with advanced knowledge in area of specialization. Effectively communicates knowledge and experience inside and outside of the department. Influences the decisions of others through systematic presentation of his/her technical work. Acts as a mentor to new engineers. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise. Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. Contributes to innovation using emerging technologies to deliver new product introductions and/or advanced process capabilities. Collaboratively works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise. Provides strategic direction on new projects or assignments. Accountable for the alignment and delivery of initiatives. Provides recommendations to resolve complex technical challenges.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Ensures effective execution of corporate objectives, including hiring, training, coaching and development of employees to maximize performance, promote career growth and build a high-performing team.
  • Manages to innovative operational and/or functional objectives that enable successful execution of larger department goals, ensuring outstanding performance of KPIs and action plans.
  • May manage to (or have understanding of) project budgets, the overall department annual budget and rolling forecast, ensuring business unit meets and/or exceeds key measures such as revenue, gross margin, capital expenditures and other financial & operational commitments.
  • Completes complex, critical engineering activities and tasks for a specific architecture or technology.
  • Leads new product development including design, analysis, and testing.
  • Communicates with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to understand technical requirements and provides technical direction to other team members.
  • Authors technical documentation and creates standardized processes and procedures.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.

Physical Demands

This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.


Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com