Principal Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin

Principal Engineer jobs in Wisconsin are open across Milwaukee, Madison, and Hudson and other Wisconsin metros, with employers like Milwaukee Tool, CVS Health, and Molex hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles20+
Top employerMilwaukee Tool
Top cityMilwaukee, WI
Cities hiring11
Work type95% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Milwaukee Tool
Principal Engineer
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Milwaukee Tool
New 6h ago
Principal Engineer
Milwaukee Tool
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Eli Lilly
Principal Engineer – Visual Inspection
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Eli Lilly
Added 1w ago
Principal Engineer – Visual Inspection
Eli Lilly
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Specialized Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Engineering (Non-Software)
$66k - $172k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Generac Power Systems
Principal Engineer
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Generac Power Systems
Added 1mo ago
Principal Engineer
Generac Power Systems
Sussex, Wisconsin
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Milwaukee Tool
Principal Materials Engineer
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Milwaukee Tool
New 7h ago
Principal Materials Engineer
Milwaukee Tool
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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ABB
Principal Reliability Engineer
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ABB
Added 5d ago
Principal Reliability Engineer
ABB
New Berlin, Wisconsin
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Principal Engineer Jobs by City in Wisconsin

Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Milwaukee
6 jobs
Madison
4 jobs
Hudson
2 jobs
Brookfield
1 jobs
Cudahy
1 jobs
Neenah
1 jobs
New Berlin
1 jobs
Oak Creek
1 jobs
Pleasant Prairie
1 jobs

Principal Engineer Job Market in Wisconsin

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

Who's Hiring

  • Milwaukee Tool
    Milwaukee Tool4
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health2
  • Molex
    Molex2
  • ABB
    ABB1
  • Amcor
    Amcor1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing8
  • Healthcare & Medical Services4
  • Consulting & Professional Services2
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
  • Chemicals & Materials1

What Wisconsin Employers Look For

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

  • 10 or more years of software engineering experience with 3 or more years in a senior technical leadership role
  • Deep expertise in distributed systems, microservices architecture, or large-scale platform design
  • Proficiency in at least one primary language such as Java, Python, Go, or C++ at production scale
  • Experience defining technical roadmaps, engineering standards, and cross-team architectural direction
  • Strong background in cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud including networking and reliability patterns
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field

Principal Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions

How many principal engineer jobs are there in Wisconsin?

There are 20+ principal engineer openings in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Milwaukee, Madison, and Hudson. New positions post regularly as employers across Wisconsin hire.

Which Wisconsin cities have the most principal engineer jobs?

Milwaukee, Madison, and Hudson have the most principal engineer openings in Wisconsin right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire principal engineers in Wisconsin?

Employers hiring principal engineers in Wisconsin include Milwaukee Tool, CVS Health, and Molex, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote principal engineer jobs in Wisconsin?

Yes. About 5% of principal engineer openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Wisconsin metros.

How do I apply for principal engineer jobs in Wisconsin?

You can apply to principal engineer jobs in Wisconsin directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Wisconsin location, then apply to each one that fits.

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