Demo

Lead Electrical Controls Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc
Waukesha, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/22/2026

Lead Electrical Controls Engineer

An established industrial automation organization is seeking a Controls Engineer to support the design, programming, integration, and commissioning of custom automated systems. This position offers a mix of controls engineering, hands-on troubleshooting, and cross-functional project collaboration in a fast-paced manufacturing and automation environment.

Position Responsibilities
  • Design and develop electrical control systems for custom automation equipment
  • Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, motion controllers, and related automation hardware
  • Create electrical schematics, panel layouts, and system documentation using electrical CAD software
  • Support integration with existing production equipment and third-party systems
  • Assist with equipment startup, commissioning, debug, and troubleshooting activities
  • Coordinate with mechanical engineering, robotics, assembly, and project management teams throughout project execution
  • Support electrical assembly and panel build efforts to ensure compliance with project requirements
  • Participate in system testing, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Occasionally travel to customer sites for installation support, startup assistance, and service work
Desired Background
  • Experience with PLC, HMI, and motion control programming
  • Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC/HMI platforms, with exposure to Ignition SCADA development, integration, and system support.
  • Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, power distribution, sensors, VFDs, servos, and automation devices
  • Ability to create and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
  • Familiarity with industrial machinery safety and electrical standards
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving abilities
  • Hands-on mindset with the ability to support field and shop activities as needed

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer seeking a highly collaborative environment with exposure to custom automation projects, controls integration, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Please send resumes to

Patrick DelGaone

#Controls

#Midsenior

#Engineering

#LI-onsite

Company Description
Libertyjobs.com has become an essential destination site for experienced job seekers. Our recruiters are continually posting active job openings to the website. Feel free to search our database of open positions and apply for your next career move!

Hundreds of new jobs are listed on the site every month in a wide range of industries and locations. Last year we had over 900,000 unique job seekers visit our website, which means over 75,000 skilled job seekers search our openings every month.

Established in 2003, Liberty Personnel quickly grew into one of the largest technical recruiting agencies on the East Coast. Today, Liberty Personnel has a national presence and a diverse client base. Listed below are a number of the industries and openings we work on:

Information Technology, Software Programmers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, Plant Maintenance, Construction, Oil and Gas, Medical Communications, Accounting, Finance, Electronics, Scientific, Medical Device, Sales, Pharmaceutical, Admin, Automation, Controls, Civil, HVAC, Wastewater, Structural, Electrical, Chemists, Validations, Logistics, Food Production, Renewable Energy and Machinists.

Salary.com Estimation for Lead Electrical Controls Engineer in Waukesha, WI
$131,066 to $162,879
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Lead Electrical Controls Engineer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Lead Electrical Controls Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$90,267 - $107,792
Income Estimation: 
$125,799 - $152,617
Income Estimation: 
$110,220 - $132,692
Income Estimation: 
$111,195 - $140,107
Income Estimation: 
$126,558 - $144,904
Income Estimation: 
$132,052 - $169,598
Income Estimation: 
$142,511 - $185,810
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Liberty Personnel Services, Inc

  • Liberty Personnel Services, Inc Missoula, MT
  • Job Details: Mortgage Lending Supervisor Onsite role. Overview: Seeking an experienced Mortgage Lending Supervisor to lead loan assistants, support origina... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Liberty Personnel Services, Inc Reno, NV
  • Job Details: Mechanical Data Center Technician/ Commissioning Agent My client is heavily involved in the new construction of data centers. They are activel... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Liberty Personnel Services, Inc Wichita, KS
  • Job Details: Civil Project Manager Take the next step in your career with an opportunity that blends technical challenge, innovation, and real project impa... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Liberty Personnel Services, Inc Baltimore, MD
  • Job Details: My client is seeking someone to serve in the capacity of Help Desk Support Analyst. The position is needed due to growth and high call volume.... more
  • 1 Day Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Lead Electrical Controls Engineer jobs in the Waukesha, WI area that may be a better fit.

  • STELLA & CHEWY'S LLC Oak Creek, WI
  • Description ABOUT STELLA & CHEWY'S At Stella & Chewy's, we believe pets deserve food as close to nature as possible — and that belief drives everything we ... more
  • 15 Days Ago

  • Actalent Brookfield, WI
  • Job Title: Electrical Controls Designer Responsibilities Design schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings using CAD. Create drawings f... more
  • 26 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!