Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin
Mechanical Engineer jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where manufacturers like Rockwell Automation, Johnson Controls, and Kohler Co. maintain large engineering teams across product development, automation, and thermal systems. Demand is strongest in industrial machinery, HVAC equipment, and precision manufacturing, with openings at every level from recent graduates to senior project leads. Wisconsin's deep manufacturing base keeps this one of the more active engineering markets in the Midwest. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Engineering Design: Provides HVAC design, installation and operations for all phases of the building design and construction process using appropriate industry and departmental design practices.
- Project Management: Collaborates with project team members integrating HVAC systems with the architecture and other engineered systems to meet milestones and deadlines. Provides guidance with estimating, purchasing, scheduling of HVAC equipment and systems, and ensures all codes are met.
Positional Competencies:
- Leadership: Champion ERDMAN’s Vision, Mission, Goals, Values, and Service Offerings so as to inspire others to reach beyond their own expectations.
- Engineering Proficiency: Possessing and applying the knowledge and skills required to meet performance expectations of engineering.
- Project Controls: Planning, monitoring, and controlling projects: Ensuring optimum use of talent, budget, time, and materials. Contributing to operational, tactical plans by following a systematic process of documenting objectives, action plans, accountabilities, deliverables, schedules, and budgets.
- A or E Resource Management and Planning: Planning, monitoring, and controlling projects: Ensuring optimum use of talent, budget, time, and materials. Contributing to operational, tactical plans by following a systematic process of documenting objectives, action plans, accountabilities, deliverables, schedules, and budgets.
- Industry Knowledge: Aware of and understands practices, technologies, products/services, events, trends, and regulatory issues that have impact on the healthcare industry, as well as, other related services offered by ERDMAN.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Certifications and/or Licenses:
- Preferred: Professionally registered engineer
- LEED AP
Relevant Experience & Knowledge:
- Experience in being a collaborative and effective team member.
- Knowledge of HVAC systems, components, equipment, controls and instrumentation.
- Understand HVAC applications of material sciences, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics.
- Capable of performing heat transfer and fluid dynamic calculations and computer modeling of HVAC systems.
- Understanding of Psychometrics.
- Knowledge of building methods and materials, water and energy use, and sustainability.
- Apply and support project management best practices.
- Apply best practices in selecting systems, equipment, and production of construction documents.
- Perform HVAC engineering, energy modeling, and engineering economic analysis.
- Knowledge of healthcare technology and trends.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Trane Trace 700, Autodesk Revit MEP and AutoCAD.
- Knowledge of ASHREA Standards 90.1, 62, 170 and 55.
- Understanding of building codes and familiar with FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities.
- Experience in being a collaborative and effective team member.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in a professional, creative, open office environment with business casual attire. Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours and will average 2,300 hours per year. Great flexibility in schedule is both required of you and returned to you due to our many project deadlines.
- National is occasionally required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engineering Design: Provides HVAC design, installation and operations for all phases of the building design and construction process using appropriate industry and departmental design practices.
- Project Management: Collaborates with project team members integrating HVAC systems with the architecture and other engineered systems to meet milestones and deadlines. Provides guidance with estimating, purchasing, scheduling of HVAC equipment and systems, and ensures all codes are met.
Positional Competencies:
- Leadership: Champion ERDMAN’s Vision, Mission, Goals, Values, and Service Offerings so as to inspire others to reach beyond their own expectations.
- Engineering Proficiency: Possessing and applying the knowledge and skills required to meet performance expectations of engineering.
- Project Controls: Planning, monitoring, and controlling projects: Ensuring optimum use of talent, budget, time, and materials. Contributing to operational, tactical plans by following a systematic process of documenting objectives, action plans, accountabilities, deliverables, schedules, and budgets.
- A or E Resource Management and Planning: Planning, monitoring, and controlling projects: Ensuring optimum use of talent, budget, time, and materials. Contributing to operational, tactical plans by following a systematic process of documenting objectives, action plans, accountabilities, deliverables, schedules, and budgets.
- Industry Knowledge: Aware of and understands practices, technologies, products/services, events, trends, and regulatory issues that have impact on the healthcare industry, as well as, other related services offered by ERDMAN.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Certifications and/or Licenses:
- Preferred: Professionally registered engineer
- LEED AP
Relevant Experience & Knowledge:
- Experience in being a collaborative and effective team member.
- Knowledge of HVAC systems, components, equipment, controls and instrumentation.
- Understand HVAC applications of material sciences, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics.
- Capable of performing heat transfer and fluid dynamic calculations and computer modeling of HVAC systems.
- Understanding of Psychometrics.
- Knowledge of building methods and materials, water and energy use, and sustainability.
- Apply and support project management best practices.
- Apply best practices in selecting systems, equipment, and production of construction documents.
- Perform HVAC engineering, energy modeling, and engineering economic analysis.
- Knowledge of healthcare technology and trends.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Trane Trace 700, Autodesk Revit MEP and AutoCAD.
- Knowledge of ASHREA Standards 90.1, 62, 170 and 55.
- Understanding of building codes and familiar with FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities.
- Experience in being a collaborative and effective team member.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in a professional, creative, open office environment with business casual attire. Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours and will average 2,300 hours per year. Great flexibility in schedule is both required of you and returned to you due to our many project deadlines.
- National is occasionally required.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Human Resources
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mechanical engineer jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Professional Engineer license or Engineer in Training registration with the Wisconsin Examining Board of Engineers
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA for design and modeling work
- Experience with product development, testing, and failure analysis in a manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with GD&T, engineering tolerances, and ASME standards for component specification
- Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate cross-functional teams through product lifecycle
Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mechanical engineer in Wisconsin?
You become a mechanical engineer in Wisconsin by earning a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited program, then pursuing licensure through the Wisconsin Examining Board of Engineers, Architects, Landscape Architects, and Geologists. Most candidates start as an Engineer in Training after passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, then qualify for the Professional Engineer license after gaining supervised experience and passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam.
How much do mechanical engineers make in Wisconsin?
Mechanical engineers in Wisconsin earn a median of about $95,870 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,850 for the lowest 10% to over $130,360 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire mechanical engineers in Wisconsin?
Employers hiring mechanical engineers in Wisconsin right now include WSP, Jedson Engineering, and Collabera, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's industrial base means the largest employers tend to be manufacturers of heavy equipment, control systems, and consumer products, with consistent openings across product design, process engineering, and quality assurance.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most mechanical engineer jobs?
The cities with the most mechanical engineer openings in Wisconsin are Milwaukee, Madison, and Appleton. Milwaukee leads because it is home to major headquarters in automation, fluid power, and building systems, while Madison draws engineering roles from the university research sector and medical device companies, and Racine and Kenosha contribute openings tied to large durable-goods manufacturers just south of the metro.
Are there remote mechanical engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical fields because much of the work involves hands-on testing, equipment access, and plant coordination. About 32% of mechanical engineer openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and the roles most likely to carry that flexibility are simulation and FEA analysis, systems modeling, and technical sales support where lab access is not required daily.
How can I get hired as a mechanical engineer in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to co-op and new-graduate programs at Wisconsin manufacturers, where employers like Kohler, Rockwell Automation, and Briggs and Stratton regularly hire candidates straight out of accredited engineering programs. Roles titled junior mechanical engineer, manufacturing engineer, or quality engineer are common first steps. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam early and building a portfolio of SolidWorks or AutoCAD projects gives candidates a clear advantage in a field where Wisconsin employers move quickly on credentialed applicants.
Where can I find and apply to mechanical engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to mechanical engineer jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Wisconsin employers. Search the listings above, find roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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