Electrical Controls Engineer

Cindavi; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Milwaukee is seeking a Vice President of Technical Recruiting. The candidate will oversee projects from concept to customer acceptance, focusing on PLC programming and control systems integration. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, extensive experience with Rockwell Automation, and leadership skills in industrial controls.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years’ industrial controls experience required.
• Strong background in Rockwell Automation programming.
• Experience with PLCs and commissioning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC-based industrial control solutions.
• Select system hardware such as PLCs and HMIs.
• Program PLCs and design control panels.
• Lead commissioning of control systems.

Skills

PLC programming

Rockwell Automation

System integration

Controls engineering

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Associate’s in Electrical Technology

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

Beckhoff

Job description

Base pay range

$95,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Direct message the job poster from Cindavi

Cindavi | Vice President of Technical Recruiting

Join a team where you’ll take projects from concept to commissioning - start to finish.

Job Description:

We design and deliver innovative electro-hydraulic solutions for industries like metalworking, energy, and mobile applications.

As a Controls Engineer, you’ll take ownership of projects from design and PLC development to commissioning and final customer acceptance. This is a hands-on engineering role where your expertise in controls, automation, and system integration will make an immediate impact.

Responsibilities:

• Develop PLC-based industrial control solutions to meet customer requirements
• Select system hardware (PLCs, HMIs, industrial electronics)
• Program PLCs (primarily Rockwell Automation; Siemens/Beckhoff a plus)
• Work with industrial networks: EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Ethernet, database connectivity
• Design control panels, power distribution (480VAC, 120VAC, 24VDC), and wiring schematics
• Report regularly on project progress, cost, and performance
• Perform in-house platform testing
• Lead commissioning of control systems at customer sites

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electrical Engineering Technology, or Associate’s in Electrical Technology
• 3-5+ years’ industrial controls experience
• Strong Rockwell Automation programming background
• Commissioning experience preferred

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Manufacturing, and Design

Industries

Manufacturing and Primary Metal Manufacturing