Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer – PLC/SCADA Lead

Sharpe Engineering; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & 10 holidays

Flexible schedule

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Short-term & Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment in Madison, WI seeks an experienced Electrical & Controls Engineer to lead design, programming, and integration of advanced automation for food & beverage processing projects.

The role focuses on electrical design, PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, and field commissioning, with collaboration across cross-functional teams to ensure safe, reliable, high-performance solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in industrial electrical engineering, automation, and controls integration.
• Strong expertise with Rockwell Automation platforms (PLC/HMI/SCADA).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, UL 508A, and related codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design including schematics, panel layouts, power distribution, and motor control systems.
• Develop and implement PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming (Rockwell preferred).
• Create control narratives, I/O lists, and functional descriptions.
• Oversee contractors and integrators during installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver fully integrated solutions.
• Maintain electrical and controls standards; support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers; promote safety and quality.
• Travel to client sites for installation support, commissioning, and field work (20–30%).

Skills

Rockwell PLC/HMI/SCADA

AutoCAD Electrical

Electrical design

Field commissioning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment in Madison, WI seeks an experienced Electrical & Controls Engineer to lead design, programming, and integration of advanced automation for food & beverage processing projects.

The role focuses on electrical design, PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, and field commissioning, with collaboration across cross-functional teams to ensure safe, reliable, high-performance solutions.