Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

A growing industrial manufacturer in the Greater Milwaukee area is looking for a Senior Electrical Controls Engineer to take ownership of the electrical and controls side of a customized material handling product line used in warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, and automated environments across North America.

This is a highly visible engineering role inside a collaborative, team-oriented environment where you’ll have direct influence over:

• Electrical systems
• PLC programming
• Controls architecture
• Product improvements
• Future technology direction

This is not a narrow support role buried inside a large organization.

You’ll work across both hardware and software while helping drive modernization efforts tied to automation, smarter controls platforms, plug-and-play systems, and future connected technologies.

The company is well-established, growing, and employee-owned, creating a strong long-term opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership, variety, and being hands-on in the engineering process.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Own the electrical and controls side of a customized industrial equipment product line
• Modify and develop electrical schematics and controls systems
• Program and troubleshoot PLC/HMI systems
• Support migration to newer controls platforms and technologies
• Work closely with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, installers, and technical support teams
• Support integration projects tied to conveyors, automation systems, and large-scale distribution environments
• Help troubleshoot escalated field or installation-related electrical issues
• Participate in new product development and future platform improvements
• Collaborate with third-party panel suppliers and controls partners

Why This Role Stands Out:

• High level of ownership and visibility
• Opportunity to help shape future controls architecture and technology direction
• Mix of hardware, software, troubleshooting, and product development work
• Stable, growing business with strong engineering investment
• Employee-owned company structure (ESOP)
• Flexible leadership style and collaborative engineering culture
• Opportunity to work on real-world automation and integration challenges

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of electrical and/or controls engineering experience
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial controls systems
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, schematics, and troubleshooting
• Ability to work across both hardware and software aspects of controls engineering
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, collaborative engineering environment

Experience with any of the following is helpful:

• Allen Bradley
• Omron
• Horner
• Studio 5000
• Sysmac
• HMIs
• Ladder Logic
• Material handling, conveyor, automation, or lift systems

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience, technical depth, and overall fit, in addition to bonus opportunity and employee ownership benefits.
• ESOP / employee ownership program
• Flexible scheduling environment
• Strong long-term growth potential

Please note:

• This position is onsite in the Greater Milwaukee area
• No sponsorship or visa transfer support is available for this role

This role is best suited for someone who enjoys solving problems, taking ownership, and working in an environment where engineers have visibility, influence, and the ability to directly impact products and future direction.

Apply now to be considered.
Qualified candidates will be contacted directly to discuss the role and next steps.

* Please note all resumes and candidate information submitted are kept in the strictest confidence. No resume will be released without the candidate's prior permission.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of Manpower Engineering
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