Electrical Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin
Electrical Engineer jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and the Fox Valley corridor, where manufacturers, utilities, and defense contractors maintain deep engineering rosters. Employers like Rockwell Automation, Kohler, and WEC Energy Group have long-standing Wisconsin operations and consistently hire electrical engineers across power systems, automation, and embedded controls. Demand ranges from entry-level design roles to senior systems engineers overseeing large capital projects. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is seeking a motivated individual to join our skilled and tight-knit design teams in creating rugged, high-performance embedded computing solutions. This person will be involved in all aspects of board-level product design through the formal transfer to production. This key position has broad exposure to and close interaction with electrical and mechanical design, software integration and debug, qualification testing, and production planning.
Duties and Responsibilities
Perform engineering work related to hardware design, debugging, and electronic system testing. Specific responsibilities may include the following:
- Participate in product development, integration, debug, product testing, and customer support.
- Perform digital circuit design, through component selection, simulation, and schematic entry.
- Create and review product technical documentation.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to identify best fit solutions and to quickly resolve technical issues and ensure a high level of product quality.
- Provide guidance in the creation and execution of design verification, qualification, and production test plans.
- Debug hardware problems down to the component level.
- Manage customer and internal requirements throughout the design process.
- Work with project managers, technical leads and team members to ensure that design checks are performed in a timely fashion.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field.
- Seven (7+) years of related engineering experience. Consideration for level 2 or senior level placement based on the candidate’s qualifications and related experience.
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, signal integrity, PCB, power, programmable logic, project management, and software.
- Experience solving complex problems and making informed technical decisions with a demonstrated ability to consider all relevant factors when proposing technical solutions.
- Experience reviewing others’ work and providing constructive feedback.
- Demonstrated ability to present technical data in a manner that facilitates quick decisions.
- Track record of guiding PCB layout engineers.
- Ability to work efficiently and independently with a strong sense of urgency and ownership.
- Ability to work onsite from our facility located at 9901 Silicon Prairie Parkway in Verona, WI.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience delivering project goals across one or more concurrent projects.
- Experience in all areas of the engineering development life cycle: requirement gathering, design, development, testing, debug, deployment, and sustaining maintenance.
- Ability to translate product specifications into requirements.
- Experience with complex eCAD software such as Siemens Xpedition, Altium or Cadence Allegro.
- Familiarity with any of the following: Intel x86 architecture or ARM architecture, Xilinx FPGA or SoCs, Linux or VxWorks operating systems, SPICE simulation, Ethernet, PCIe, DDR4, MIL-STD 1553, C or C++ programming, Python, HDL.
- Experience with embedded products form factors (VPX, COM Express, XMC, VME, cPCI, ATCA).
- Familiarity with military requirements (MIL-STD 810, 461, 464, 704, 1275, DO-160, 178).
Compensation and Benefits
Extreme Engineering Solutions offers a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits, including:
- No-deductible, low-copay group health and dental insurance (90% employer paid)
- Life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance (100% employer paid)
- Eligibility for health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and disability insurance benefits on the first day of the month following date of hire
- Paid time off, plus eight paid holidays a year
- 401(k) employer match up to 4%. Roth option is available
- Participation in the employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) at no cost to employees
X-ES also takes a casual, small-business approach to company culture. At our state-of-the-art office and manufacturing facility located in Madison’s growing tech corridor, there’s no formal dress code, flexible day shift scheduling, and dedicated personal workspaces. Our employees kick back at regular company events and enjoy lunches from local pizza places and food carts. At X-ES, we strive to offer a comfortable, relaxed environment for our employees to do their best work.
About X-ES
When “rugged enough” isn’t rugged enough for embedded computing systems, industry leaders in the military, aerospace, industrial, and commercial sectors turn to Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES). Because we strive to be the premier provider of mission-critical embedded products while delivering exceptional levels of customer and employee satisfaction, we hire strong contributors and give them space to thrive. As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees both drive and directly benefit from our success. Together, we meticulously design and build products that stand up to some of the most extreme conditions on the planet.
X-ES is located on the far west side of Madison, WI. The company designs and manufactures rugged embedded computing solutions for a variety of applications. For more information, visit www.xes-inc.com (http://www.xes-inc.com/).
X-ES is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.
All X-ES job postings and application procedures are posted in compliance with Section 39.08 of the Madison General Ordinances.
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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The qualifications that appear most often in electrical engineer jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related engineering discipline required
- Professional Engineer license from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services preferred or required
- Proficiency in electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN
- Experience with power distribution, controls systems, or industrial automation equipment
- Ability to read and produce electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and wiring plans
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional project coordination
Electrical Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical engineer in Wisconsin?
You earn a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program, then pursue licensure through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. The path runs from the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to gaining qualifying work experience, then sitting for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Many Wisconsin employers hire engineers-in-training and support them through licensure while they work on design and systems projects.
How much do electrical engineers make in Wisconsin?
Electrical engineers in Wisconsin earn a median of about $99,700 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,850 for the lowest 10% to over $132,990 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire electrical engineers in Wisconsin?
Employers hiring electrical engineers in Wisconsin right now include Milwaukee Tool, Rehlko, and Applied Engineering, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's manufacturing base and regulated utility sector mean demand is spread across industrial automation, power generation, and product development firms.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most electrical engineer jobs?
Milwaukee, Madison, and Waukesha have the most electrical engineer openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee anchors the market with a dense concentration of manufacturers, energy utilities, and engineering firms, while Madison draws demand from university research operations and state government projects, and Fox Valley cities like Appleton and Oshkosh reflect the region's strong industrial and paper-industry engineering base.
Are there remote electrical engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. About 59% of electrical engineer openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves on-site equipment, facility systems, and plant floor collaboration. The portions most likely to be remote are design review, specification writing, and project coordination roles that don't require hands-on lab or manufacturing access.
How can I get hired as a electrical engineer in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a co-op or new-graduate role at one of Wisconsin's large manufacturers or utilities, which run structured early-career programs for candidates without full professional experience. Rockwell Automation and WEC Energy Group hire associate engineers and offer mentored rotations. A Fundamentals of Engineering certificate and a portfolio of capstone or internship projects strengthen any application, and lateral moves from electrical technician or controls tech roles are a proven way in.
Where can I find and apply to electrical engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to electrical engineer jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings across industries and experience levels. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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