Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Systems Integration & BOMs

Software Placement Group, SPG; Oak Creek (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Hybrid work schedule

Flexible start times

Job summary

Software Placement Group, SPG, is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in the Greater Milwaukee area. You will own complete electrical projects from concept to commissioning for custom automation and robotic systems across North America.

Responsibilities include designing schematics, panel layouts, and BOMs; programming PLCs/HMI; validating wiring; and performing field commissioning with 10–15% travel. A strong background in AutoCAD Electrical and Rockwell PLCs is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, or Mechatronics.
• 3+ years designing industrial electrical schematics and control circuits.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete electrical schematics, power layouts, safety circuits, and control architectures using AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical.
• Create enclosure panel layouts and BOMs with components, terminal blocks, disconnects, and field wiring.
• Write and test PLC logic and HMI interfaces for high-mix automated systems.
• Participate in shop assembly and panel wiring to verify connections.
• Calibrate vision platforms and robotics for material handling and inspection.
• Conduct field commissioning trips (10–15% travel) for system startup and handoff.

Skills

AutoCAD

PLC programming

HMI programming

Panel design

BOM creation

Ground-up electrical design

Travel readiness

Education

AS or BS in Electrical Engineering / Automation / Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLCs

HMI systems

Vision systems (Cognex/Keyence)

FANUC robotics

Job description

Location: Oak Creek, WI (must reside within daily commuting distance of Oak Creek / South Milwaukee area) | Schedule: Full-time, performance hybrid with flexible day-shift hours; 10–15% domestic travel for commissioning | Compensation: $120,000 – $130,000 base salary

Overview

A rapidly expanding custom automation integration company in the Greater Milwaukee area is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to own complete electrical projects from concept through commissioning. This is a hands-on, end-to-end ownership role for building ground-up robotic cells and custom machinery for diverse manufacturing clients across North America.

What you'll do

• Develop complete electrical schematics, power distribution layouts, safety circuits, and control architectures from scratch using AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical
• Create precise enclosure panel layouts and generate comprehensive Bills of Materials (BOMs) specifying component hardware, terminal blocks, disconnects, and field cabling
• Write, test, and optimize Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC control logic and HMI interface applications for high-mix custom automation builds
• Participate in hands‑on shop assembly and panel wiring, verifying electrical connections and hardware integration prior to runoff
• Calibrate 2D/3D vision platforms (Cognex, Keyence) and FANUC robotic cells for material handling, guidance, and part inspection
• Conduct field commissioning trips (10–15% travel) to oversee system integration, startup, and customer handoff

Required qualifications

• Associate (A.S.) Degree or Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, or Mechatronics
• 3+ years of ground-up electrical design creating complete industrial electrical schematics and control circuits using AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical
• 3+ years of panel layout and enclosure design experience, including spatial component placement and enclosure configuration
• 3+ years generating detailed, accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for complex automated systems
• Hands‑on experience programming Allen‑Bradley / Rockwell PLCs and configuring HMI control systems for industrial machinery
• Demonstrated history of job stability and long‑term commitment with previous employers
• Willingness and ability to travel 10–15% domestically for client startups and system commissioning
• Must reside within a comfortable daily commuting distance of the Oak Creek / South Milwaukee, WI area
• US Citizenship or Green Card required

Preferred qualifications

• Experience programming, teaching paths, or interfacing FANUC robotic arms alongside PLC cell controllers
• Familiarity with Cognex, Keyence, FANUC iR Vision systems, or Ignition SCADA platforms
• Direct experience with panel wiring, motor drive configuration (VFDs), and low‑voltage field device wiring

Compensation and benefits

• $120,000 – $130,000 starting base salary
• Full benefits package
• Flexible start times and performance hybrid flexibility

Why this role

This position offers true end‑to‑end ownership of electrical projects, high autonomy in a custom job‑shop environment, and the stability of a company with strong employee retention and a zero‑layoff track record.