Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer

Industry : Dental Equipment Manufacturing

Location : Portland Oregon (Relocation Support available for the right candidate)

Days : Monday – Thursday, 4-10's (flexible)

Type : Direct Hire, Full-Time, Hybrid

Pay : $166,000 – $215,000 / yr DOE

SRG is partnering with a leading, family-owned dental equipment manufacturer in the Portland, Oregon metro area to identify a Principal Electrical Engineer. This is a high-impact, hands-on technical leadership role with a company known for innovation, long-term stability, and a culture of collaboration and growth.

You'll help shape next-generation dental technology that improves patient comfort, clinician precision, and product reliability—while mentoring a talented engineering team and guiding the company's electrical systems strategy.

About the Role

As Principal Electrical Engineer, you'll be the organization's primary technical authority in electrical engineering, leading system architecture, product design, and technology innovation across multiple product lines. You'll work on diverse systems including dental chairs, lighting, sterilization equipment, and digital delivery units, blending analog and digital design challenges that demand both creativity and precision.

This position reports to the Director of Product Technology and serves as a key mentor and technical leader within a department of skilled professionals.

Why This Company

Stable and Family-Owned : Financially strong with decades of growth and low turnover.

Collaborative Culture : Friendly, flexible, and supportive hybrid environment (2–3 days onsite).

Employee Loyalty : Average tenure of 6–10 years—employees stay because they're valued.

Innovation-Driven : Every project contributes to advancing patient-centered dental technology.

Growth and Mentorship : Opportunities to lead, mentor, and engage in professional organizations.

Key Focus Areas

Product Development, Compliance, and Technology Leadership – 25%

• Establish and define electrical system architecture and platform direction for current and future product generations
• Partner with Project Chiefs, Product Management, Engineering Management, and Technology Research to drive strategic technology decisions
• Lead new product design and sustaining engineering efforts, ensuring products comply with all technical and regulatory requirements
• Provide technical analysis and recommendations to strategic planning teams; serve as a key contributor to long-term product roadmaps
• Spearhead next-generation product development and oversee improvements and maintenance of existing designs

Technical Expertise and Innovation – 25%

Mentorship and Organizational Development – 25%

Strategic Collaboration and Communication – 25%

Culture

The company offers the best of both worlds—a family-owned, financially stable environment with a collaborative, low-attrition culture. Employees value the friendly atmosphere, flexible hybrid schedules, and strong focus on work-life balance. Innovation is at the core of everything they do, driving the creation of cutting-edge dental technologies that enhance patient comfort, precision, and reliability.

Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

7–10% of base salary (401k contribution)

Based in Hillsboro, the Specialized Recruitment Group (SRG) is a respected, niche-focused recruiting firm that partners with organizations locally and nationwide to identify exceptional talent across diverse industries. Our expertise spans Engineering, Accounting & Finance, Executive Leadership, Human Resources, Logistics, Construction and Manufacturing Leadership, Marketing & Creative, Sales, Procurement, Supply Chain, Legal, and Information Technology. We're dedicated to delivering customized, high-quality recruitment solutions that align with each client's unique goals.