Controls Application Engineer Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

Electrical Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission electrical control systems for industrial applications, with a focus on wastewater treatment processes.
• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the wastewater treatment industry and stay current with evolving technologies and best practices.
• Develop and maintain familiarity with electrical control manufacturers’ products, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and related components.
• Use electrical software such as RSLogix 5000, Modicon, and other PLC, HMI, and VFD configuration tools to program, configure, and troubleshoot control systems.
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics to diagnose issues, implement modifications, and ensure accurate system documentation.
• Perform PLC troubleshooting and ladder logic debugging to identify and resolve control system faults efficiently.
• Commission, test, and fine-tune automation systems to ensure proper operation, reliability, and compliance with project requirements.
• Work hands-on with heavy industrial equipment to install, inspect, and maintain control and instrumentation systems.
• Diagnose, repair, and support electro-mechanical ancillary equipment such as pumps and motors, valves and actuators, flowmeters, and VFDs.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kenosha, WI.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Kenosha,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.

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