Electrical Controls Engineer - Dyno & Test Systems

Ete Reman; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ETE REMAN, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design electrical schematics and panel layouts, wire sensors, and support PLC/HMI programming for automated test systems used in validating hydraulic and electronic transmissions.

The role covers commissioning, troubleshooting, and integration of vision systems and robotics, with strong emphasis on dyno control and data acquisition. A degree in engineering and 5+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional electrical engineering experience, ideally with some exposure to industrial controls.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD (AutoCAD Electrical a plus) for creating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts
• Solid understanding of sensor operating principles and signal types (analog current/voltage, digital I/O, thermocouple, RTD, encoder, Hall effect, etc.) and the ability to wire and configure sensors accordingly
• Knowledge of automotive systems, testing standards, and validation processes
• Experience with data acquisition tools (NI LabVIEW, TestStand, CANalyzer, or similar)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical reporting skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Understand operational theory of automatic transmissions.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Design: Create and maintain detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings in AutoCAD (AutoCAD Electrical preferred), or DraftSight.
• Sensor Selection & Signal Wiring: Evaluate sensors and wire to deliver correct signal types into PLCs and DAQ systems.
• Error Proofing: Integrate sensors, barcode scanners, and interlocking logic to prevent assembly errors.
• PLC and HMI Programming: Develop and debug logic for PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens) and HMIs to automate testing.
• System Troubleshooting & Downtime Reduction: Respond to faults, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Vision Integration: Program and integrate industrial robots and vision systems for part placement and inspection.
• Commissioning & Startup: Lead installation, debugging, and initial runoff of new manufacturing equipment.
• Team: Interface with Product, Manufacturing, Quality, Mechanical, and Maintenance teams.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

PLC programming

HMI programming

Sensor wiring

System troubleshooting

Robotics integration

Education

Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

DraftSight

NI LabVIEW

CANalyzer

Job description

ETE REMAN, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design electrical schematics and panel layouts, wire sensors, and support PLC/HMI programming for automated test systems used in validating hydraulic and electronic transmissions.

The role covers commissioning, troubleshooting, and integration of vision systems and robotics, with strong emphasis on dyno control and data acquisition. A degree in engineering and 5+ years of experience are preferred.