Electrical Controls Engineer

ETE REMAN • Milwaukee, WI

35d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Controls Engineer is a key member of the ETE engineering group responsible for the hands-on electrical design of automated test systems used to validate complex hydraulic and electronic automatic transmission assemblies and subcomponents. This position requires an engineer who can produce clean, professional electrical schematics and panel layout drawings in AutoCAD, understand how a wide range of sensors operate, and wire them correctly to deliver the right signal type into the control system — including wiring, harness integration, and instrumentation setup. Controls work (PLC/HMI programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting) is also part of the role, with a focus on dynamometer (dyno) control and high-speed data acquisition.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional electrical engineering experience, ideally with some exposure to industrial controls.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD (AutoCAD Electrical a plus) for creating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Solid understanding of sensor operating principles and signal types (analog current/voltage, digital I/O, thermocouple, RTD, encoder, Hall effect, etc.) and the ability to wire and configure sensors accordingly.
• Knowledge of automotive systems, testing standards, and validation processes.
• Experience with data acquisition tools (NI LabVIEW, TestStand, CANalyzer, or similar).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical reporting skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Understand operational theory of automatic transmissions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with transmission, powertrain, or drivetrain testing.
• Experience with testing equipment specific to automotive transmissions.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, electronics, and software used in modern automatic transmissions.
• Familiar with Cadence OrCAD.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings in AutoCAD (AutoCAD Electrical preferred), or DraftSight, following consistent standards for symbols, wire numbering, and documentation.
• Evaluate how sensors (pressure, temperature, position, proximity, load, speed, Hall effect, etc.) operate and wire them to deliver the correct signal type (4-20mA, 0-10V, digital I/O, thermocouple, RTD, encoder, Hall effect switching/analog output, etc.) into PLCs and data acquisition systems.
• Integrate sensors, barcode scanners, and interlocking logic to prevent assembly errors during the complex transmission build process.
• Develop and debug logic for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)(e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) to automate assembly line testing validation.
• Respond to machine faults on the plant floor, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to maintain production uptime.
• Program and integrate industrial robots (e.g., Fanuc, ABB) and vision systems (e.g., Keyence, Cognex) for precise part placement and quality inspection.
• Lead the installation, debugging, and initial runoff of new manufacturing equipment.
• Interface and collaborate with Product Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, Mechanical Design Engineers, and Maintenance Technicians.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level