Principal Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin

Principal Engineer jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in advanced manufacturing, engineering services, and energy sectors, with demand across senior individual contributor and technical leadership roles. Milwaukee, Madison, and the Fox Cities corridor are the busiest hiring markets, anchored by established employers such as Rockwell Automation, Kohler, and Oshkosh Corporation. The most in-demand specialties include controls and automation engineering, mechanical systems design, and electrical infrastructure. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles20
Top employerTechtronic Industries Co.
Top cityBrookfield, WI
Cities hiring8
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Amcor
Product Development Engineer Principal
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Product Development Engineer Principal
Amcor
Neenah, Wisconsin
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Abbott
Principal Data Engineer
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Principal Data Engineer
Abbott
Madison, Wisconsin
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$129k - $259k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Principal Motor Engineer
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Added 6d ago
Principal Motor Engineer
Team TTI
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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Milwaukee Tool
Principal Motor Engineer
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Principal Motor Engineer
Milwaukee Tool
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Customer Support
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Eli Lilly
Principal Engineer – TSMS Packaging
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Principal Engineer – TSMS Packaging
Eli Lilly
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$68k - $174k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Principal Engineer Jobs by City in Wisconsin

Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Brookfield
9 jobs
Madison
3 jobs
Milwaukee
3 jobs
Neenah
1 job
Green Bay
1 job
Middleton
1 job
Menomonee Falls
1 job
Pleasant Prairie
1 job

Principal Engineer Job Market in Wisconsin

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

Who's Hiring

Techtronic Industries Co.
Techtronic Industries Co.6 open roles
Milwaukee Tool
Milwaukee Tool4 open roles
Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences2 open roles

What Wisconsin Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in principal engineer jobs across Wisconsin.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering with at least ten years of progressive technical experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license issued or recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
  • Deep expertise in a core discipline such as mechanical, electrical, controls, or systems engineering
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams and drive complex technical programs
  • Experience with product lifecycle management, design validation, and engineering change control processes
  • Strong communication skills for presenting technical decisions to senior leadership and external stakeholders

Principal Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a principal engineer in Wisconsin?

Most Wisconsin employers expect a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and many years of progressively senior technical work before promoting or hiring at the principal level. Obtaining a Professional Engineer license through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, which requires passing the Fundamentals of Engineering and Principles and Practice of Engineering exams, strengthens candidacy considerably. Specializations in high-demand areas like automation, systems integration, or infrastructure engineering accelerate the path.

Which companies hire principal engineers in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin principal engineer roles are posted by Techtronic Industries Co., Milwaukee Tool, and Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Wisconsin's deep manufacturing and industrial base means that engineering-intensive companies across automation, energy, defense, and industrial equipment sectors are consistent sources of principal-level openings.

Which Wisconsin cities have the most principal engineer jobs?

Brookfield, Madison, and Milwaukee account for the largest share of principal engineer openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee draws the most postings because of its concentration of industrial manufacturers and engineering firms, while Madison's technology and university-linked employers anchor demand there, and smaller markets like Appleton and Oshkosh reflect the strong manufacturing presence of Fox Valley anchors such as Oshkosh Corporation and its subsidiaries.

Are there remote principal engineer jobs in Wisconsin?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely software-focused fields because principal engineering work in Wisconsin often involves hardware, production systems, or on-site collaboration. About 0% of principal engineer openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid arrangements being more typical than fully remote. The portions of the role most amenable to remote work include technical documentation, design review, and architectural planning.

How can I get hired as a principal engineer in Wisconsin with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing an associate or staff engineer role at a large Wisconsin manufacturer or engineering firm and building toward principal through demonstrated project ownership. Companies such as Rockwell Automation, Briggs and Stratton, and Johnson Controls hire entry and mid-level engineers into rotational or development programs in Wisconsin. Building a PE license, contributing to cross-functional projects, and moving laterally from roles such as project engineer or systems engineer are the most effective ways to reach principal-level consideration.

Where can I find and apply to principal engineer jobs in Wisconsin?

Migrate Mate lists current principal engineer openings in Wisconsin sourced from active employers across the state. Search the available roles to find positions that match your discipline, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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