Automation Engineer/Electrical Project Engineer
solopoint solutions wisconsinSouth Milwaukee, WI
$100,000-$125,000APPLY NOW
Automation Engineer/Electrical Project Engineer
solopoint solutions wisconsinSouth Milwaukee, WI
2 days ago
Occupations
Electrical EngineersMechatronics EngineersElectrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansIndustries
Engineering ServicesAll Other Industrial Machinery ManufacturingRelay and Industrial Control Manufacturing$100,000-$125,000
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Title: Automation Engineer/Electrical Project Engineer
Job Type: Direct Hire/Permanent opening
Location: Sussex, WI
Salary: $100,000-$125,000+Bonuses (x2): Annual bonus + profit sharing program
Benefits/Health Insurance:100% EMPLOYER PAID PREMIUMS (on medical/dental/life insurance/short-term disability) Up to 100% tuition reimbursement programs Why is Job Open: they are growing, adding 1-2 Engineers to each department, and moving into a larger facility in Sussex
Industry: custom industrial machinery
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience preferred but not required.
- At least 6-10 years of total experience and 2-3 years of experience leading projects yourself
- Experience designing and implementing industrial automation and control systems.
- Strong understanding of electrical schematics, control panel design, wiring, and commissioning procedures.
- Knowledge of UL508A, NEC, NFPA standards, along with electrical calculations and component sizing.
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical and SolidWorks Electrical is preferred.
- At least working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs, Factory
- Talk View, PowerFlex drives, and/or Kinetix servo systems.
- Familiarity with industrial networking, motion control, and safety systems.
- Troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.
Responsibilities:
- Lead automation projects from initial concept through commissioning, ensuring schedule, budget, and customer requirements are met.
- Create and maintain electrical schematics, panel layouts, and bills of material using AutoCAD Electrical and SolidWorks Electrical.
- Perform electrical design calculations such as conductor sizing, circuit protection, and power distribution.
- Configure and troubleshoot automation hardware including servo drives, PowerFlex drives, and related systems.
- Develop and modify PLC programs, HMI applications, safety systems, and motion control systems
- Review and update electrical documentation to reflect design changes and as-built machine configurations
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$100,000-$125,000
Experience level
Senior
Location
South Milwaukee, WI
Occupation
Electrical Engineers
Industry
Engineering Services
Posted
2 days ago
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