Electrical Controls Engineer - Employee-Owned, Flexible

Applied Engineering; Town of Wittenberg (WI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Paid time off

Continuing Education Support

Medical, dental, vision, life, and LTD

Paid overtime

Flexible work schedule

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

Applied Engineering is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to join our Antigo, WI team. You will design, program, test, and implement control systems for industrial applications, develop schematics and panel layouts, and lead electrical integration on projects with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, robotics, and safety-focused maintenance in a collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience reading schematics and ladder logic for industrial controls.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Specify, design, program, test, and implement electrical components and control systems for industrial applications.
• Develop and modify electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Design power distribution, switchgear, and protection systems.
• Program and integrate PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, robotics, and servos.
• Lead electrical integration for new equipment and processes.
• Troubleshoot issues using diagnostics and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with electricians, maintenance, production, and contractors.
• Manage project tasks including quotes, budgets, timelines, and requisitions.
• Promote safety and proper documentation.

Skills

Schematics reading

Ladder logic

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

BSEE in Electrical Engineering

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

PLC programming

HMI development

VFDs

Robotics

Servo systems

Electrical diagnostics tools

Job description

Applied Engineering is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to join our Antigo, WI team. You will design, program, test, and implement control systems for industrial applications, develop schematics and panel layouts, and lead electrical integration on projects with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, robotics, and safety-focused maintenance in a collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth.