Senior Electrical Engineer

Insight Global; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support their Shovels/Excavators team in Milwaukee, WI. This hands-on role involves working with large mining equipment, focusing on electrical hardware and control systems. Candidates should have a BSEE, at least 8 years of relevant experience, and deep hands-on knowledge of electrical components. The position is full-time with some travel required for prototype commissioning and offers various benefits including medical and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in electrical systems or controls.
• Deep hands-on experience with circuit panels and power distribution systems.
• Familiarity with NFPA, NEC, UL, ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Physically work with circuit panels and electrical components.
• Collaborate with suppliers on transformers and motors.
• Support prototype commissioning and resolve field issues.

Skills

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Circuit design

Hands-on experience with electrical components

Power distribution

AutoCAD

Education

BSEE or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

PDM software

Job description

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Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr

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Overview

This is a hands-on Senior Electrical Engineer role supporting our client's Shovels/Excavators team. The engineer will work directly on large mining equipment, focusing on electrical hardware and control systems — not software-only automation.

Responsibilities

• Physically work with circuit panels, power distribution systems, and electrical components like sensors, actuators, motors, and reactors
• Undo wires, re-route circuits, and solder connections to affect machine movement
• Understand how electrical changes impact mechanical systems (e.g., moving a wire can activate a piston)
• Collaborate with suppliers on transformers, drives, and motors
• Support prototype commissioning and resolve field issues
• Create software methodology but execute it physically on the machine

Note: This is not a software-focused role. Candidates who list PLC programming or firmware development as their primary experience may not be suitable.

Must-Have Experience

• BSEE or equivalent
• 8+ years in electrical systems or controls
• Deep hands-on experience with: contractors, MCCs, breakers, transformers, relays
• Power distribution and control wiring
• Circuit design and troubleshooting
• Sensors, actuators, motors, and embedded systems
• AutoCAD (3+ years)
• Basic understanding of SolidWorks and mechanical systems
• Some experience with PDM software
• Willingness to travel for prototype commissioning
• Familiarity with NFPA, NEC, UL, ISO standards
• Background in manufacturing automation or aerospace

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering

Industries

• Mining

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Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Location

Milwaukee, WI (On-site position; some travel for prototype commissioning; hybrid work mode described in original posting)