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Electrical Controls Engineer

STS Technical Services

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Butler, Wisconsin

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/08/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Electrical Controls Engineer Jobs

STS Technical Services is hiring an Electrical Controls Engineer in Butler, Wisconsin. This role is ideal for an experienced controls engineer with strong PLC programming, servo drive, HMI, automation, electrical panel design and project management experience.

The Electrical Controls Engineer will design, implement, troubleshoot and optimize advanced automation and control systems for manufacturing equipment. This position supports new and existing systems including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives and safety devices while helping deliver projects from concept through installation, start-up and commissioning.

Position Summary

The Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for creating, modifying and maintaining controls specifications for manufacturing equipment and automated systems. This role requires technical expertise in system integration, PLC programming, HMI development, motion control, safety programming, electrical panel layouts and project execution.

You will work closely with mechanical engineers, customers, vendors and internal teams to develop reliable, efficient and safe automation solutions that meet project requirements, customer expectations and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment

Program PLCs and configure servo drives

Develop HMI systems and electrical panel layouts

Lead projects by delivering advanced technical solutions throughout the project lifecycle

Conduct project status reviews to ensure alignment with timelines, budgets and customer satisfaction

Develop system integration solutions for assembly line automation, motion control and safety programming

Maintain accurate documentation for electrical and control system designs, modifications and material lists

Partner with mechanical engineers to integrate electrical systems with machinery

Troubleshoot and optimize existing control systems to improve efficiency, reliability and safety

Participate in project estimation, proposal preparation and business development activities

Prepare and evaluate RFQs to vendors

Coordinate vendor quotes and manage vendor relationships

Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations and company policies

Travel to customer sites for equipment start-up, drive setup, PLC code checkout and system commissioning

Travel is estimated at less than 25 percent but may increase based on customer demand

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required

Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical controls engineering and manufacturing automation required

Strong proficiency in PLC programming required

Strong proficiency in servo drive programming required

HMI development experience required

Allen-Bradley experience required

Experience with motion control required

Experience with safety programming required

Experience developing highly automated systems required

Robotics experience preferred

Expertise in control panel design required

Experience with wiring diagrams required

Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems required

Familiarity with industry standards including NEC, UL508A and NFPA required

Strong problem-solving, critical thinking and project management skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Experience with customer and vendor management

Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks Electrical preferred

Ability to travel domestically as needed

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Company Benefits

100 percent 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 percent 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, talk, see, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The duties performed by this position are primarily in an office setting, although this position may occasionally take the employee to the shop floor. While performing duties on the shop floor, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, fumes, or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, hazards, or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with some of the largest names in aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial industries. Our professional recruitment teams connect skilled professionals with career opportunities at client locations throughout the United States and around the world.

If you want to speak with a Recruiting Professional directly, call 1-800-359-4787.

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.

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