Automation Engineer/Electrical Project Engineer

Title: Automation Engineer/Electrical Project Engineer

Job Type: Direct Hire/Permanent opening

Location: Sussex, WI

Salary: $100,000-$125,000+

Bonuses (x2): Annual bonus + profit sharing program

Benefits/Health Insurance:

• 100% EMPLOYER PAID PREMIUMS (on medical/dental/life insurance/short-term disability)
• Up to 100% tuition reimbursement programs

Why is Job Open: they are growing, adding 1-2 Engineers to each department, and moving into a larger facility in Sussex

Industry: custom industrial machinery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience preferred but not required.
• At least 6-10 years of total experience and 2-3 years of experience leading projects yourself
• Experience designing and implementing industrial automation and control systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, control panel design, wiring, and commissioning procedures.
• Knowledge of UL508A, NEC, NFPA standards, along with electrical calculations and component sizing.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical and SolidWorks Electrical is preferred.
• At least working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk View, PowerFlex drives, and/or Kinetix servo systems.
• Familiarity with industrial networking, motion control, and safety systems.
• Troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects from initial concept through commissioning, ensuring schedule, budget, and customer requirements are met.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, panel layouts, and bills of material using AutoCAD Electrical and SolidWorks Electrical.
• Perform electrical design calculations such as conductor sizing, circuit protection, and power distribution.
• Configure and troubleshoot automation hardware including servo drives, PowerFlex drives, and related systems.
• Develop and modify PLC programs, HMI applications, safety systems, and motion control systems
• Review and update electrical documentation to reflect design changes and as-built machine configurations