Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as an Electrical Engineering Technologist can change yours.

As an Electrical Engineering Technologist, you will design, implement, and maintain automation systems for heavy equipment and construction machinery to improve performance, reliability, and operational efficiency. You will have hands-on experience with control systems used in machinery automation and a solid understanding of the unique demands of construction equipment. This role will require weekly travel (2 days) to the Milwaukee, WI office. 

Why Michels?

We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors

Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality

We are family owned and operated

We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year

We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities

We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan.  Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Why you?

You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines

You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates

You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated

You have strong time management, verbal, and written communication skills

What it takes:

2+ years of experience in PLC programming and SCADA system design, preferably in the construction machinery or heavy equipment industry

Familiarity with the various programming languages C#, C++, Java, Python

Expertise in Allen-Bradley PLC programming for machinery automation

Strong understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems in heavy machinery

Ability to work in challenging environments and meet project deadlines

Frequent on-site work at construction equipment facilities or job sites

A valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles you may be driving and an acceptable driving record

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability