Electrical Engineer – Custom Machine Design & PLC Commissioning

Impact Solutions; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hours

Benefits Package

Travel for client commissioning (10–15

%)

Job summary

Impact Solutions in the Greater Milwaukee area is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead ground-up electrical design and PLC commissioning for custom machinery. You will own complete projects from concept to live startup, with design work in AutoCAD Electrical, panel layouts, and BOM generation.

The role offers a flexible day shift, travel 10–15% for client startups, and a strong culture of autonomy and long-term growth in a rapidly expanding team.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of ground-up electrical design experience.
• US Citizenship or Green Card holder.
• Willing to commute to Oak Creek/South Milwaukee area.

Responsibilities

• Design ground-up electrical systems from scratch using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Create enclosure panel layouts and BOMs.
• Program PLC/HMI logic for Allen-Bradley systems.
• Perform shop-floor wiring validation.
• Integrate vision and robotics (Cognex/Keyence, FANUC).
• Conduct short client commissioning trips (10–15% travel).

Skills

Electrical Design

Panel Layouts

Field Wiring

Travel Readiness

Education

AS/BS in EE

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI Programming

FANUC Robotics

Cognex/Keyence Vision

Job description

Job Function

Electrical Engineer – Custom Machine Design & PLC Commissioning

Up to $130,000 Base Salary

• Flexible Hours
• Compensation & Earnings: Starting base salary up to $130,000 based upon experience, full corporate benefits package, flexible start time work flexibility.
• Work Schedule & Mobility: Flexible day shift with high autonomy; low-impact domestic travel (10–15%) for system startups and client commissioning.
• Company Culture & Stability: Rapidly expanding custom automation leader in the Greater Milwaukee area with a zero-layoff track record, an average employee tenure of 5–6 years, and zero micromanagement.
• Core Technical Scope: Ground-up electrical design (AutoCAD Electrical), enclosure panel layouts, BOM generation, Allen-Bradley PLCs/HMIs, FANUC robotics, Cognex/Keyence vision, and hands-on shop-floor wiring validation.
• Strict Requirements: Associate (A.S.) or Bachelor’s (B.S.) Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field; U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder; 3+ years of ground-up electrical design; local Oak Creek / South Milwaukee commute.

• Oak Creek / Milwaukee Area

If you are a talented Electrical Controls Engineer looking to step out of a narrow, repetitive role at a massive conglomerate, this direct-hire integration seat offers the ultimate blend of autonomy, technical variety, and long-term growth. Operating as a premier, highly agile custom automation integrator in the Greater Milwaukee area, this company designs and builds ground-up robotic cells and custom machinery for diverse manufacturing applications across North America. Unlike corporate environments that restrict engineering to rigid siloes, this team embraces a true "end-to-end ownership" culture. You will own complete electrical projects from scratch—taking initial concepts into AutoCAD schematics, designing panel layouts, generating full Bills of Materials (BOMs), executing logic programming, and overseeing final live commissioning. Backed by exceptional employee retention, an average tenure of 5–6 years, a zero-layoff history, and flexible scheduling, this is an ideal long-term home for an engineer seeking stable career progression and full project control.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Design Ground-Up Electrical Systems: Develop complete electrical schematics, power distribution layouts, safety circuits, and control architectures from scratch using AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical.
• Engineered Panel Layouts & BOM Generation: Create precise enclosure panel layouts and generate comprehensive Bills of Materials (BOMs) specifying component hardware, terminal blocks, disconnects, and field cabling.
• Program PLC & HMI Systems: Write, test, and optimize Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC control logic and HMI interface applications for non-repetitive, high-mix custom automation builds.
• Shop-Floor Hardware Validation: Participate directly in hands-on shop assembly and panel wiring, verifying low-level electrical connections and hardware integration prior to runoff.
• Integrate Vision & Robotics: Calibrate advanced 2D/3D vision platforms (Cognex, Keyence) and FANUC robotic cells for high-speed material handling, guidance, and part inspection.
• Targeted Field Commissioning: Conduct short, high-visibility client commissioning trips (10–15% travel) to oversee system integration, startup, and customer handoff.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Degree Credential: Associate Degree (A.S.) or Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, or Mechatronics.
• 3+ Years Ground-Up Electrical Design: Proven track record designing complete industrial electrical schematics, control circuits, panel layouts, and generating Bills of Materials from scratch (AutoCAD / ACAD Electrical).
• PLC & HMI Programming Depth: Verifiable hands-on experience programming Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLCs and configuring HMI control systems for industrial machinery.
• Stable Employment Background: Demonstrated history of solid job stability, career progression, and long-term commitment with previous employers.
• Light Travel Capability: Willingness and ability to travel 10–15% domestically for client startups and system commissioning.
• Location & Authorization: U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder residing within a comfortable daily commuting distance of the Oak Creek / South Milwaukee, WI area.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• FANUC Robotics Integration: Experience programming, teaching paths, or interfacing FANUC robotic arms alongside PLC cell controllers.
• Advanced Vision & SCADA: Familiarity with Cognex, Keyence, FANUC iR Vision systems, or Ignition SCADA platforms.
• Hands-On Electrical Assembly: Direct experience with panel wiring, motor drive configuration (VFDs), and low-voltage field device wiring.