Staff Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin
Staff Engineer jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where manufacturers, utilities, and technology firms maintain deep engineering teams. Companies like Rockwell Automation, American Family Insurance, and Kohler Co. consistently hire staff engineers across disciplines including embedded systems, mechanical design, and software architecture. Demand is especially strong for engineers with systems integration experience as Wisconsin's industrial and energy sectors modernize infrastructure. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Position Overview
The Staff Engineer, Process Development & Automation will play a key role in the development and deployment of automation technologies supporting Exact Sciences' expanding histopathology laboratory operations, including the new Cancer Diagnostics Division laboratory in Madison, WI. This position partners with laboratory operations, engineering, quality, IT, facilities, and external vendors to implement digital pathology, laboratory automation, workflow improvements, and related process development initiatives.
The primary focus of this role is integration of technology into laboratory operations. The Staff Engineer will work closely with laboratory personnel and cross-functional teams to understand clinical workflows, support implementation of new instrumentation and systems, and drive successful adoption of new technologies. This position requires a collaborative engineer with strong technical, interpersonal, and process improvement skills who can bridge engineering and laboratory operations to deliver sustainable business and operational outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; or Associates degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, or similar field and 2 years of experience.
- 6+ years of experience in engineering or relevant industry.
- Possesses advanced knowledge of engineering theories, practices and procedures and applies this knowledge and skills to complete assignments.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and 10+ years of relevant experience; or Associates degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, or similar field with 12+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Technical proficiency and experience in automation, system development, and integration in a laboratory environment.
- Experience in process optimization involving complex workflows comprising both system equipment and software components to ensure user and business requirements are met.
- Experience working in a CAP/CLIA and/or other regulated production environment.
- Advanced knowledge of database, laboratory information management systems, and other file management applications.
The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Position Overview
The Staff Engineer, Process Development & Automation will play a key role in the development and deployment of automation technologies supporting Exact Sciences' expanding histopathology laboratory operations, including the new Cancer Diagnostics Division laboratory in Madison, WI. This position partners with laboratory operations, engineering, quality, IT, facilities, and external vendors to implement digital pathology, laboratory automation, workflow improvements, and related process development initiatives.
The primary focus of this role is integration of technology into laboratory operations. The Staff Engineer will work closely with laboratory personnel and cross-functional teams to understand clinical workflows, support implementation of new instrumentation and systems, and drive successful adoption of new technologies. This position requires a collaborative engineer with strong technical, interpersonal, and process improvement skills who can bridge engineering and laboratory operations to deliver sustainable business and operational outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; or Associates degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, or similar field and 2 years of experience.
- 6+ years of experience in engineering or relevant industry.
- Possesses advanced knowledge of engineering theories, practices and procedures and applies this knowledge and skills to complete assignments.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and 10+ years of relevant experience; or Associates degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, or similar field with 12+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Technical proficiency and experience in automation, system development, and integration in a laboratory environment.
- Experience in process optimization involving complex workflows comprising both system equipment and software components to ensure user and business requirements are met.
- Experience working in a CAP/CLIA and/or other regulated production environment.
- Advanced knowledge of database, laboratory information management systems, and other file management applications.
The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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Staff Engineer Job Market in Wisconsin
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Energy
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in staff engineer jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, software, or related engineering discipline required
- Seven or more years of progressive engineering experience with demonstrated technical leadership
- Proficiency in relevant design tools, modeling software, or programming languages for the discipline
- Experience leading cross-functional engineering projects and mentoring junior engineers
- Strong understanding of systems integration, architecture review, and engineering standards
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and stakeholder presentations
Staff Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a staff engineer in Wisconsin?
Staff engineers in Wisconsin typically hold a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and accumulate several years of progressively senior engineering experience before reaching the staff level. Engineers who practice as licensed Professional Engineers in Wisconsin obtain licensure through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, which requires passing the Fundamentals of Engineering and Principles and Practice of Engineering exams. For software-focused staff engineer roles, a PE license is generally not required, but demonstrated technical depth and a record of leading complex projects carry similar weight.
Which companies hire staff engineers in Wisconsin?
Companies currently hiring staff engineers in Wisconsin include Generac Power Systems, Westwood Professional Services, and Abbott, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Wisconsin's concentration of industrial manufacturers, insurance technology firms, and electric utilities means demand is spread across both large corporate headquarters and regional engineering centers.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most staff engineer jobs?
Madison, Waukesha, and Middleton have the most staff engineer openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because it anchors the state's manufacturing and industrial automation sector, home to major engineering employers, while Madison draws technology and software engineering roles tied to its university research ecosystem and growing tech presence, and smaller markets reflect the footprint of large regional employers in energy and healthcare systems.
Are there remote staff engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, and they're fairly common for software and systems-focused staff engineers, though hands-on hardware and manufacturing roles remain largely on-site. About 40% of staff engineer openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the mix of disciplines in the state's market. Software architecture, platform engineering, and data infrastructure roles are the most likely to carry remote or hybrid flexibility.
How can I get hired as a staff engineer in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is starting as a junior or associate engineer and building toward staff level over time. Large Wisconsin employers like Rockwell Automation, We Energies, and Epic Systems offer new-graduate programs and structured rotational roles that develop engineers across disciplines. Pursuing a Wisconsin Professional Engineer license early signals commitment and opens doors at firms that value credentialed staff. Moving laterally from a senior individual contributor role at a smaller Wisconsin manufacturer or technology company is also a well-worn path to staff-level positions at larger organizations.
Where can I find and apply to staff engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to staff engineer jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state. Search the listings for roles that match your discipline and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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