Control System Engineer

M-Works Search; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus

Profit-sharing

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Onsite fitness

Job summary

M-Works Search is seeking a Control Systems Project Engineer in the Greater Milwaukee area to develop customized electronic control systems for mobile and off-highway equipment OEMs. You will own projects from concept through implementation, integrating electronic controls with hydraulics and mechanical systems.

This 100% onsite role offers a base salary in a broad range, with bonuses and opportunities across construction, forestry, mining, and other specialized markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Five or more years of relevant engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with mobile equipment controls (CAN bus, SAE J1939, Parker IQAN).
• Knowledge of electro-hydraulic systems, motion controls, sensors, actuators.
• Ability to develop/ troubleshoot control logic and software.
• Able to read electrical schematics; SOLIDWORKS Electrical is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement electronic control systems for mobile and off-highway equipment.
• Develop solutions integrating controllers, electro-hydraulics, motion controls, displays, sensors.
• Develop electrical schematics, specify components, coordinate wiring harness design.
• Develop, modify, troubleshoot control logic and software.
• Integrate electronic controls with hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with OEM customers, engineering teams, suppliers, and manufacturing.

Skills

CAN bus

SAE J1939

Parker IQAN

Motion controls

Sensors

Actuators

Electrical schematics

SOLIDWORKS Electrical

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Electrical Engineering preferred

Job description

Mobile Equipment Controls | Electro-Hydraulics | OEM Engineering

Base Salary: $100,000–$130,000, depending on qualifications and experience

Want to take ownership of engineering projects from concept through implementation rather than focus on a single product or narrow engineering specialty?

Our client, an established, privately held engineering and manufacturing company in the Greater Milwaukee area, is seeking a Control Systems Project Engineer to develop customized electronic control systems for mobile and off-highway equipment OEMs.

You'll work on diverse applications across construction, forestry, mining, and other specialized equipment markets, integrating electronic controls, software, hydraulics, and mechanical systems.

This is a hands-on opportunity for an engineer who enjoys technical variety, solving complex problems, and seeing projects through from initial requirements to successful implementation.

Why You Should Apply

• Competitive compensation: $100,000–$130,000 base salary, depending on experience.
• Additional earning opportunities: Sign-on, retention, and profit-sharing bonuses.
• Project ownership: Work from system design and development through testing and implementation.
• Technical variety: Develop customized control solutions for a range of mobile equipment OEM applications.
• Company stability: Established, privately held organization with strong employee retention.
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, 401(k) match, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee wellness: Onsite fitness facilities, personal fitness coaching, and chiropractic services.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement electronic control systems for mobile and off-highway equipment.
• Develop solutions integrating mobile controllers, electro-hydraulics, motion controls, joysticks, displays, and sensors.
• Develop electrical schematics, specify components, and coordinate wiring harness design.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot control logic and software.
• Integrate electronic controls with hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with OEM customers, engineering teams, suppliers, and manufacturing personnel.
• Support system testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and multiple engineering projects.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Five or more years of relevant engineering experience preferred. Highly qualified candidates with less experience will be considered.
• Mobile equipment controls experience strongly preferred, including CAN bus, SAE J1939, Parker IQAN, or comparable controller platforms.
• Understanding of electro-hydraulic systems, motion controls, sensors, and actuators.
• Experience developing or troubleshooting control logic and software.
• Ability to develop and interpret electrical schematics; SOLIDWORKS Electrical experience is a plus.
• Strong technical problem-solving, project coordination, and communication skills.

This is a 100% onsite position in the Greater Milwaukee area, with scheduling flexibility and occasional travel.

You'll collaborate closely with engineering and manufacturing teams in a hands-on environment where engineers remain involved throughout the project lifecycle.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Unlike controls engineering positions focused primarily on programming or maintaining existing equipment, this role offers the opportunity to develop complete electronic control solutions for diverse OEM mobile equipment applications.

You'll combine electronic controls, hydraulics, and mechanical systems to solve real-world engineering challenges while taking ownership of projects from concept through implementation.

We welcome confidential inquiries from qualified engineers who would like to explore the opportunity before making a career decision.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa assistance, now or in the future. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.