Engineering Senior Manager Jobs in Wisconsin
Engineering Senior Manager jobs in Wisconsin concentrate in advanced manufacturing, defense systems, and industrial automation, with strong demand across the state's deep engineering economy. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay are the primary hiring centers, anchored by major employers such as Rockwell Automation, GE Healthcare, and Kohler Company. The most sought-after specialties include manufacturing process engineering, systems engineering management, and quality and reliability leadership. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Date Posted:
2026-11-10Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
OT074: CM - MILWAUKEE, WI 9000 N. Deerbrook Trail Suite 100, Milwaukee, WI, 53223 USAEssential Responsibilities
#1. Troubleshooting
- On a proactive and emergency basis, assist the OAs / OTs on the malfunctioning of equipment, determine needed corrective action see that it is implemented and advise personnel.
- Provide technical direction to branch adjusters and other field personnel
#2. Training
- Provide training on all types of equipment.
- Candidate will provide guidance at job sites, distribute necessary written information to familiarize field personnel with service, new equipment & mod equipment.
- Make regular inspection trips through assigned territory to consult with Service Supervisors, Construction Superintendents, Constructors, Adjusters, and Examiners on problems encountered with product performance.
- Assist in designing and delivering field education classes
#3. Continuous Improvement
- Have control and responsibility for the quality of all service work, new installations, modernization and monitoring first inspection reports and field test and data reports and resolving service problems, new installation, and modernization.
- Utilize the CRC data to resolve problems with the highest callback units in assigned territory.
- Consult with engineering personnel on equipment issues, report and suggest constructive changes based upon experience with products in the field.
- Determine from patterns of complaints when a problem is repetitive and warrants a change in design or manufacture, seek the solution through the respective organization and see that it is completed within in reasonable time-frame.
- Supervising T.I.P. and Re-Work Log systems to keep costs reasonable and realistic.
- Assist supervisors and superintendents in selecting candidates for adjusting assignments.
- Observe all Otis safety policies and procedures.
#4 Communication
- Interacting with Customer at branch level to explain technical problems
-Face-2-face, phone, written communication
- Ability to influence and help customers through challenging situation
#5 Leadership Capabilities
- Good under pressure
- Present to a large group
- Influence
- Professionalism and change management capabilities with customer
- Driving accountability for the OT and field force
- Travel Requirements: The job will require periodic travel.
Education / Certifications
High school degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferredBasic Qualifications
- 5+ years relevant technical elevator experience required
- Ability to work in a highly team-oriented and dynamic environment
- Candidate must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively develop expectations and relationships with internal and external customers
- Needs to be self-motivated and able to manage many simultaneous projects and responsibilities
- Successful candidate should be very comfortable in a technical environment utilizing Microsoft based computer software
- Strong leadership skills, goal-orientated, strong time management and organizational skills
- Working knowledge of Otis and non-Otis software, as well as preferred experience with current and vintage Otis and non-Otis products
If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.
Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.
You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.
When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.
We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.
Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis .
Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!
Otis 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, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at careers@otis.com.
Date Posted:
2026-11-10Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
OT074: CM - MILWAUKEE, WI 9000 N. Deerbrook Trail Suite 100, Milwaukee, WI, 53223 USAEssential Responsibilities
#1. Troubleshooting
- On a proactive and emergency basis, assist the OAs / OTs on the malfunctioning of equipment, determine needed corrective action see that it is implemented and advise personnel.
- Provide technical direction to branch adjusters and other field personnel
#2. Training
- Provide training on all types of equipment.
- Candidate will provide guidance at job sites, distribute necessary written information to familiarize field personnel with service, new equipment & mod equipment.
- Make regular inspection trips through assigned territory to consult with Service Supervisors, Construction Superintendents, Constructors, Adjusters, and Examiners on problems encountered with product performance.
- Assist in designing and delivering field education classes
#3. Continuous Improvement
- Have control and responsibility for the quality of all service work, new installations, modernization and monitoring first inspection reports and field test and data reports and resolving service problems, new installation, and modernization.
- Utilize the CRC data to resolve problems with the highest callback units in assigned territory.
- Consult with engineering personnel on equipment issues, report and suggest constructive changes based upon experience with products in the field.
- Determine from patterns of complaints when a problem is repetitive and warrants a change in design or manufacture, seek the solution through the respective organization and see that it is completed within in reasonable time-frame.
- Supervising T.I.P. and Re-Work Log systems to keep costs reasonable and realistic.
- Assist supervisors and superintendents in selecting candidates for adjusting assignments.
- Observe all Otis safety policies and procedures.
#4 Communication
- Interacting with Customer at branch level to explain technical problems
-Face-2-face, phone, written communication
- Ability to influence and help customers through challenging situation
#5 Leadership Capabilities
- Good under pressure
- Present to a large group
- Influence
- Professionalism and change management capabilities with customer
- Driving accountability for the OT and field force
- Travel Requirements: The job will require periodic travel.
Education / Certifications
High school degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferredBasic Qualifications
- 5+ years relevant technical elevator experience required
- Ability to work in a highly team-oriented and dynamic environment
- Candidate must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively develop expectations and relationships with internal and external customers
- Needs to be self-motivated and able to manage many simultaneous projects and responsibilities
- Successful candidate should be very comfortable in a technical environment utilizing Microsoft based computer software
- Strong leadership skills, goal-orientated, strong time management and organizational skills
- Working knowledge of Otis and non-Otis software, as well as preferred experience with current and vintage Otis and non-Otis products
If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.
Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.
You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.
When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.
We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.
Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis .
Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!
Otis 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, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at careers@otis.com.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Medical Devices
- Technology & Software
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering senior manager jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline recognized by an accredited U.S. institution
- Seven or more years of progressive engineering experience including direct team leadership
- Demonstrated success managing cross-functional engineering teams through full project lifecycles
- Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean principles, or systems integration relevant to Wisconsin industry
- Experience with budget ownership, resource planning, and capital project execution
- Strong communication skills for presenting technical plans to executive and operations stakeholders
Engineering Senior Manager Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering senior manager in Wisconsin?
Most engineering senior managers in Wisconsin begin with a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and build toward leadership through progressively senior individual-contributor and project-lead roles. Wisconsin does not require a state-issued management license for this role, but engineers in certain disciplines who stamp drawings or certify designs must hold an active Professional Engineer license through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Employers across manufacturing and defense typically expect candidates to have led teams before moving into a senior manager title.
Which companies hire engineering senior managers in Wisconsin?
Employers hiring engineering senior managers in Wisconsin right now include Milwaukee Tool, MSA Professional Services, and Generac Power Systems, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's concentration of precision manufacturing, medical device, and industrial automation companies means demand for this role is spread across both large anchors and mid-size regional manufacturers.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most engineering senior manager jobs?
Milwaukee, Madison, and Brookfield account for the most engineering senior manager openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because of its dense cluster of industrial manufacturers, automation firms, and corporate engineering headquarters, while Madison draws from technology, biomedical, and state-affiliated research institutions, and smaller markets like Green Bay reflect the region's strong food processing and packaging engineering base.
Are there remote engineering senior manager jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're relatively limited. About 70% of engineering senior manager openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on oversight most manufacturing and operations engineering roles require. The portions of the role most suited to remote work include program planning, vendor coordination, and cross-site reporting, while floor-level oversight and capital project management almost always require an on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a engineering senior manager in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a project engineering or lead engineer role at a Wisconsin manufacturer and building a record of supervising smaller teams before targeting senior manager titles. Employers like Rockwell Automation and GE Healthcare in the Milwaukee corridor regularly hire associate engineers and project leads who grow into management. Earning a Professional Engineer license through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services and completing a PMP credential strengthens a candidate's case for promotion into a first engineering management role.
Where can I find and apply to engineering senior manager jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to engineering senior manager jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Search the listings, identify the roles that fit your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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