Electrical Engineer - PLC & Controls for Heat Processing

Milwaukee Succeeds; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Technical Services is hiring an Electrical Engineer II in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to support the design and development of electrical control systems for heat processing and process cleaning equipment.

This role focuses on PLC programming, instrumentation, and creating electrical schematics with emphasis on safety and standards compliance. Office-based with plant visits, you will lead projects and collaborate with customers throughout execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 2–4 years of related experience in electrical engineering or PLC environments.
• Experience with heat processing equipment or related equipment design.
• At least two years of PLC programming experience.
• Familiarity with systems integration and PLC/HMI work.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, networking and power distribution.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and general CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement electrical control systems using PLCs, relays, contactors and related devices.
• Work with RTDs, transmitters, switches and other instrumentation.
• Develop electrical schematic drawings and bills of materials.
• Design PLC architectures for heat processing and process cleaning equipment.
• Develop and program PLC software.
• Write sequence-of-operations documentation.
• Lead electrical technical aspects on assigned projects.
• Review sales contracts and identify critical project requirements.
• Support project completion within established budgets.
• Communicate with customers regarding approvals and contract progress.
• Monitor compliance with customer requirements.
• Maintain compliance with NFPA, UL, NEC, CE and OSHA requirements.

Skills

PLC programming

Systems integration

Instrumentation knowledge

Networking skills

Power distribution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

2D/3D CAD

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

STS Technical Services is hiring an Electrical Engineer II in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to support the design and development of electrical control systems for heat processing and process cleaning equipment.

This role focuses on PLC programming, instrumentation, and creating electrical schematics with emphasis on safety and standards compliance. Office-based with plant visits, you will lead projects and collaborate with customers throughout execution.