Electrical Project Engineer
STS Technical Services· Sep 18, 2026 · 1mo ago
Butler, Wisconsin
In office
Full-time
Senior
$137K–$186K est.
7+ years exp
Job description
Electrical Controls Engineer Jobs
STS Technical Services is hiring an Electrical Controls Engineer in Butler, Wisconsin . This role is ideal for an experienced controls engineer with strong PLC programming, servo drive, HMI, automation, electrical panel design and project management experience.
The Electrical Controls Engineer will design, implement, troubleshoot and optimize advanced automation and control systems for manufacturing equipment. This position supports new and existing systems including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives and safety devices while helping deliver projects from concept through installation, start-up and commissioning.
Position Summary
The Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for creating, modifying and maintaining controls specifications for manufacturing equipment and automated systems. This role requires technical expertise in system integration, PLC programming, HMI development, motion control, safety programming, electrical panel layouts and project execution.
You will work closely with mechanical engineers, customers, vendors and internal teams to develop reliable, efficient and safe automation solutions that meet project requirements, customer expectations and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and develop electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment
• Program PLCs and configure servo drives
• Develop HMI systems and electrical panel layouts
• Lead projects by delivering advanced technical solutions throughout the project lifecycle
• Conduct project status reviews to ensure alignment with timelines, budgets and customer satisfaction
• Develop system integration solutions for assembly line automation, motion control and safety programming
• Maintain accurate documentation for electrical and control system designs, modifications and material lists
• Partner with mechanical engineers to integrate electrical systems with machinery
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing control systems to improve efficiency, reliability and safety
• Participate in project estimation, proposal preparation and business development activities
• Prepare and evaluate RFQs to vendors
• Coordinate vendor quotes and manage vendor relationships
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations and company policies
• Travel to customer sites for equipment start-up, drive setup, PLC code checkout and system commissioning
• Travel is estimated at less than 25 percent but may increase based on customer demand
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical controls engineering and manufacturing automation required
• Strong proficiency in PLC programming required
• Strong proficiency in servo drive programming required
• HMI development experience required
• Allen-Bradley experience required
• Experience with motion control required
• Experience with safety programming required
• Experience developing highly automated systems required
• Robotics experience preferred
• Expertise in control panel design required
• Experience with wiring diagrams required
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems required
• Familiarity with industry standards including NEC, UL508A and NFPA required
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with customer and vendor management
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks Electrical preferred
• Ability to travel domestically as needed
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
Company Benefits
• 100 percent paid premiums for medical, dental, life insurance and short-term disability
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) program with company match contributions
• Annual profit sharing
• Annual bonus
• Up to 100 percent tuition reimbursement programs
• PTO with 8 paid holidays
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, see, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The duties performed by this position are primarily in an office setting, although this position may occasionally take the employee to the shop floor. While performing duties on the shop floor, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, fumes, or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, hazards, or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
About STS Technical Services
STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with some of the largest names in aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial industries. Our professional recruitment teams connect skilled professionals with career opportunities at client locations throughout the United States and around the world.
If you want to speak with a Recruiting Professional directly, call 1-800-359-4787.
STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.
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