Engineering Manager Jobs in Wisconsin

Engineering Manager jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where manufacturers, technology firms, and healthcare systems maintain deep engineering leadership pipelines. Companies like Rockwell Automation, Oshkosh Corporation, and Epic Systems have long anchored demand for engineering managers who can lead mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams. The market is especially active in industrial automation, medical device development, and defense electronics. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles67
Top employerMSA Professional Services
Top cityMilwaukee, WI
Cities hiring29
Work type55% Hybrid
Top industryManufacturing

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Sr. Manager, Field Engineering
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Sr. Manager, Field Engineering
OTIS
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Customer Service
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Senior Manager, Operational Excellence & Engineering
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Senior Manager, Operational Excellence & Engineering
Apogee Architectural Metals
Wausau, Wisconsin
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering
1,001-5,000

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Electrical Engineering Manager – Innovation
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Electrical Engineering Manager – Innovation
Team TTI
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Electrical Engineering Manager – Innovation
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Electrical Engineering Manager – Innovation
Milwaukee Tool
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Sr. Software Engineering Manager
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Sr. Software Engineering Manager
Baxter
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$168k - $231k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Engineering Manager Jobs by City in Wisconsin

Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Milwaukee
13 jobs
Madison
9 jobs
Brookfield
8 jobs
Appleton
4 jobs
Waukesha
4 jobs
Green Bay
3 jobs
Wausau
2 jobs
Hartland
2 jobs
Eau Claire
2 jobs

Engineering Manager Job Market in Wisconsin

A snapshot from current Wisconsin openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

MSA Professional Services7 open roles
Team TTI4 open roles
Milwaukee Tool4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing

What Wisconsin Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in engineering manager jobs across Wisconsin.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related technical field required
  • Proven experience leading and developing cross-functional engineering teams
  • Background in project planning, budgeting, and on-time delivery of technical programs
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing, agile development, or similar continuous improvement frameworks
  • Strong communication skills for coordinating between engineering staff and executive stakeholders
  • Professional Engineer licensure recognized in Wisconsin is preferred for regulated infrastructure roles

Engineering Manager Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a engineering manager in Wisconsin?

Most engineering managers in Wisconsin move into the role after several years as a practicing engineer, typically with a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline. Wisconsin does not require a specific management license, but engineers working on public infrastructure projects may need a Professional Engineer license through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Building leadership experience through senior engineer or technical lead roles at Wisconsin manufacturers or technology companies is the most common path.

Which companies hire engineering managers in Wisconsin?

Companies currently hiring engineering managers in Wisconsin include MSA Professional Services, Team TTI, and Milwaukee Tool, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's strong manufacturing base means industrial, defense, and medical device companies account for a large share of these openings alongside software-focused employers.

Which Wisconsin cities have the most engineering manager jobs?

Milwaukee, Madison, and Brookfield have the most engineering manager openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because it is home to major industrial and automation employers, while Madison's concentration of technology companies and the University of Wisconsin system drives consistent demand, and Green Bay and the Fox Valley corridor generate openings through large packaging and manufacturing operations.

Are there remote engineering manager jobs in Wisconsin?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical fields, since engineering managers often need to be present on a production floor or in a lab. About 73% of engineering manager openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most of those roles sitting in software, systems integration, or program management rather than hands-on manufacturing leadership.

How can I get hired as a engineering manager in Wisconsin with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is to step into a senior individual contributor or technical lead role first. Large Wisconsin employers like Rockwell Automation and Oshkosh Corporation regularly hire engineers into lead positions that carry informal supervisory duties, which builds the management credential needed for a formal manager title. Pursuing a Professional Engineer license through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services also signals readiness for regulated leadership roles and gives candidates a competitive edge over peers without it.

Where can I find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Wisconsin?

You can find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly through each listing.

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