Electrical Project Engineer

Butler Tool, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Premiums for Medical, Dental

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Annual Profit Sharing

Annual Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO with 8 holidays

Job summary

Butler Tool, Inc. designs, builds, and supports custom industrial machinery. This engineer role focuses on taking automation projects from concept through commissioning, collaborating with customers and teams across disciplines to deliver high-performance machine controls.

You will design electrical systems, develop PLC programs and HMI, troubleshoot and refine existing controls, and support startup and commissioning at customer sites. Exciting growth as Butler Tool relocates to Sussex, WI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing and implementing industrial automation and control systems.
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk View, PowerFlex drives, and Kinetix servo systems.
• Experience with industrial networking, motion control, and machine safety systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, control panel design, machine wiring, and commissioning.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and/or SolidWorks Electrical.
• Knowledge of UL508A, NEC, NFPA, and industrial safety standards.
• Experience performing electrical calculations and component sizing.
• Strong troubleshooting, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects from concept through commissioning while ensuring schedules, budgets, and customer requirements are met.
• Design and develop electrical control systems for custom machinery and automation equipment.
• Develop and modify PLC programs, HMI applications, safety systems, and motion control systems.
• Configure and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley Kinetix servo systems, PowerFlex drives, and related automation hardware.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, panel layouts, and bills of material using AutoCAD Electrical and SolidWorks Electrical.
• Perform electrical design calculations including circuit protection, conductor sizing, power distribution, and component selection.
• Provide technical support to electrical assembly personnel during panel construction, machine wiring, and system integration.
• Review and update electrical documentation to reflect design changes and as-built machine configurations.
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and automation issues during assembly, testing, startup, and commissioning.
• Conduct machine testing, I/O verification, system validation, and customer acceptance activities.
• Travel to customer facilities as required for equipment startup, troubleshooting, training, and commissioning support.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including schematics, bills of material, operating manuals, and revision records.
• Support project estimating, component selection, vendor coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Troubleshooting

Critical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

Allen-Bradley PLCs

FactoryTalk View

PowerFlex drives

Kinetix servo systems

Job description

At Butler Tool, we design, build, and support custom industrial machinery for manufacturers around the world. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys taking automation projects from concept through commissioning, working closely with customers, skilled tradespeople, and automation professionals across multiple disciplines to deliver high-performance machine control systems. While new electrical system design is a key part of the role, much of the work involves improving existing control systems, supporting manufacturing and commissioning activities, troubleshooting complex automation challenges, and continuously refining machine performance and documentation.

Please note that while we are currently located in Butler, WI, we are in the process of moving to Sussex, WI. We will be fully moved into our new facility by the end of fall. All of our positions are fully on site.

Responsibilities:

• Lead automation projects from concept through commissioning while ensuring schedules, budgets, and customer requirements are met.
• Design and develop electrical control systems for custom machinery and automation equipment.
• Develop and modify PLC programs, HMI applications, safety systems, and motion control systems.
• Configure and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley Kinetix servo systems, PowerFlex drives, and related automation hardware.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, panel layouts, and bills of material using AutoCAD Electrical and SolidWorks Electrical.
• Perform electrical design calculations including circuit protection, conductor sizing, power distribution, and component selection.
• Provide technical support to electrical assembly personnel during panel construction, machine wiring, and system integration.
• Review and update electrical documentation to reflect design changes and as-built machine configurations.
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and automation issues during assembly, testing, startup, and commissioning.
• Conduct machine testing, I/O verification, system validation, and customer acceptance activities.
• Travel to customer facilities as required for equipment startup, troubleshooting, training, and commissioning support.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including schematics, bills of material, operating manuals, and revision records.
• Support project estimating, component selection, vendor coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing and implementing industrial automation and control systems.
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk View, PowerFlex drives, and Kinetix servo systems.
• Experience with industrial networking, motion control, and machine safety systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, control panel design, machine wiring, and commissioning.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and/or SolidWorks Electrical.
• Knowledge of UL508A, NEC, NFPA, and industrial safety standards.
• Experience performing electrical calculations and component sizing.
• Strong troubleshooting, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Pay Range:

$100,000 - $125,000

• 100% Paid Premiums for Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Program with Company Match Contributions
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Annual Bonus
• Up to 100% Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• PTO with 8 Paid Holidays

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, see, and hear. The employee may occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull loads up to 50 pounds.

The duties performed by this position are primarily in an office setting, manufacturing environment, and customer facilities. While performing duties on the shop floor or at customer sites, the employee may be exposed to electrical equipment, moving machinery, airborne particles, noise, and industrial hazards requiring appropriate safety precautions and personal protective equipment.