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Motor Controls Product Engineer
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Wilo USA LLC
Milwaukee, WI (In Person)
$101,515 Salary, Full-Time
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Drive Innovation in Industrial Pumping Systems At Wilo USA, we are building the next generation of intelligent pumping solutions through innovation, engineering excellence, and advanced industrial technology. We are seeking a highly motivated Motors, Controls & Instrumentation (MC&I) Product Engineer to support the development, evaluation, testing, and integration of electric motors, VFDs, controls, instrumentation, and connectivity solutions for industrial pumping systems. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working across electrical, mechanical, controls, manufacturing, and product development disciplines while solving complex real-world industrial challenges. If you have experience with motor systems, VFDs, industrial controls, instrumentation, and system integration — and want to work in a collaborative manufacturing environment where your work directly impacts product performance and innovation — we want to hear from you. What You'll Do Product Engineering & Development Evaluate and support the development of electric motors, VFDs, and motor control systems for new and existing pumping products Support motor sizing, inverter matching, control loop tuning, and system optimization Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and product management teams to define technical requirements Controls & Systems Integration Configure and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial communication protocols Support integration of Modbus, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, CAN/CANopen, and related communication systems Assist with instrumentation specification, I/O validation, and controls integration Connectivity & Remote Monitoring Support telemetry and remote monitoring technologies including Wi-Fi, cellular, and LoRa/LPWAN communications Assist with networking and connectivity troubleshooting for smart pumping systems Testing & Validation Develop and execute product validation and reliability testing Support test lab capability development and motor/VFD evaluation processes Perform failure analysis, FMEA/DFMEA activities, and root cause investigations Manufacturing & Customer Support Support pilot builds, manufacturing launch activities, and product release efforts Provide technical troubleshooting support for motors, VFDs, instrumentation, and control systems Coordinate with suppliers and support compliance efforts related to UL, CSA, and CE requirements What We're Looking For Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field 3-5 years of experience in motor systems, electromechanical product engineering, controls engineering, or industrial automation Experience with: Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), PLC programming and troubleshooting, HMI and SCADA systems, Industrial instrumentation and controls, and Industrial communication protocols Ability to read and interpret: P&IDs, Wiring diagrams, Electrical schematics, and I/O lists Hands-on troubleshooting and system integration experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment Preferred Qualifications Experience with pumping systems or rotating equipment Understanding of telemetry, wireless communications, and industrial networking Familiarity with reliability engineering methods including