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Job description
Location: Oak Creek, WI (must reside within daily commuting distance of Oak Creek / South Milwaukee area) | Schedule: Full-time, performance hybrid with flexible day-shift hours; 10–15% domestic travel for commissioning | Compensation: $120,000 – $130,000 base salary
Overview
A rapidly expanding custom automation integration company in the Greater Milwaukee area is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to own complete electrical projects from concept through commissioning. This is a hands-on, end-to-end ownership role for building ground-up robotic cells and custom machinery for diverse manufacturing clients across North America.
What you'll do
Develop complete electrical schematics, power distribution layouts, safety circuits, and control architectures from scratch using AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical
Create precise enclosure panel layouts and generate comprehensive Bills of Materials (BOMs) specifying component hardware, terminal blocks, disconnects, and field cabling
Write, test, and optimize Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC control logic and HMI interface applications for high-mix custom automation builds
Participate in hands‑on shop assembly and panel wiring, verifying electrical connections and hardware integration prior to runoff
Calibrate 2D/3D vision platforms (Cognex, Keyence) and FANUC robotic cells for material handling, guidance, and part inspection
Conduct field commissioning trips (10–15% travel) to oversee system integration, startup, and customer handoff
Required qualifications
Associate (A.S.) Degree or Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, or Mechatronics
3+ years of ground-up electrical design creating complete industrial electrical schematics and control circuits using AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical
3+ years of panel layout and enclosure design experience, including spatial component placement and enclosure configuration
3+ years generating detailed, accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for complex automated systems
Hands‑on experience programming Allen‑Bradley / Rockwell PLCs and configuring HMI control systems for industrial machinery
Demonstrated history of job stability and long‑term commitment with previous employers
Willingness and ability to travel 10–15% domestically for client startups and system commissioning
Must reside within a comfortable daily commuting distance of the Oak Creek / South Milwaukee, WI area
US Citizenship or Green Card required
Preferred qualifications
Experience programming, teaching paths, or interfacing FANUC robotic arms alongside PLC cell controllers
Familiarity with Cognex, Keyence, FANUC iR Vision systems, or Ignition SCADA platforms
Direct experience with panel wiring, motor drive configuration (VFDs), and low‑voltage field device wiring
Compensation and benefits
$120,000 – $130,000 starting base salary
Full benefits package
Flexible start times and performance hybrid flexibility
Why this role
This position offers true end‑to‑end ownership of electrical projects, high autonomy in a custom job‑shop environment, and the stability of a company with strong employee retention and a zero‑layoff track record.
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Worksite address
oak creek, WI, 53154, US
Who can apply
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