Electrical Controls Engineer II – Power Gen & PLC Automation

Power Solutions International; Town of Darien (WI); On-site; USD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Pet insurance

Prescription discounts

401(k) match

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Power Solutions International is seeking an Electrical Control Engineer in Wisconsin to design, test, and commission control systems for diesel and natural gas gensets. You will interpret customer specs, create wiring diagrams, and program controllers to meet performance and safety standards.

You will develop PLC/HMI software, troubleshoot communications protocols, and support field teams during commissioning. Travel to customer sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Design, develop, test, and commission electrical control and protection systems for diesel and natural gas gensets.
• Review and interpret customer specifications and sales agreements.
• Create and maintain panel/subplate layouts, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Program, configure, troubleshoot, and commission generator controllers including ComAp, DSE, DEIF, Caterpillar EMCP.
• Develop and maintain PLC and HMI programs for control panels and related equipment.
• Configure industrial communication protocols (Modbus RTU/TCP, CAN, J1939, BACnet, Profibus).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement engine-generator control systems with synchronization, load sharing, and island mode operation.
• Provide technical support to customers, field service personnel, and manufacturing teams.
• Travel to customer sites for commissioning and startup support as required.
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Mentor junior Electrical Controls Engineers and contribute to product development.

Skills

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks 3D

PLC/HMI programming

Genset controllers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ComAp, DSE, DEIF, EMCP controllers

PSI ECO process

Job description

Power Solutions International is seeking an Electrical Control Engineer in Wisconsin to design, test, and commission control systems for diesel and natural gas gensets. You will interpret customer specs, create wiring diagrams, and program controllers to meet performance and safety standards.

You will develop PLC/HMI software, troubleshoot communications protocols, and support field teams during commissioning. Travel to customer sites is expected.