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Job overview
The Electrical Engineer performs electrical design, technical analysis, and engineering problem resolution with attention to manufacturing feasibility, cost, and operation. The role designs and tests complex equipment, prepares CAD layouts, schematics, drawings, and bills of material, and supports manufacturing and field teams. It may lead projects, mentor team members, or supervise a team. Regular domestic and global travel is required.
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Madison, WI
Chennai, India
Phillips, WI
Full time
R023257
About Us:
BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com.
Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.
Job Description:
Perform Electrical design, technical analysis and/or resolution of engineering problems with consideration of manufacturing feasibility, cost, and operation
Essential Functions:
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Design/alteration of highly complex electrical equipment
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Test and debug highly complex equipment to isolate defects
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Prepare layouts using CAD tools
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Evaluation of highly complex designs; make engineering changes
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Evaluate new parts
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Prepare schematics, detailed drawings and bills of material (BOM)
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Provide expertise and support manufacturing/assembly teams
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Manage and maintain project file
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Travel to customer site to provide expertise and support field teams with technical assistance as required
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Leads, coaches, or mentors less experienced team members
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May act as a supervisor to the team
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Other duties as assigned
Job Specifications:
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Must be able to perform all level 4 duties competently
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Must have core power electronics skills:
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Circuit theory and analysis
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High-speed digital circuit design
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Mixed signal / Analog circuit design
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Use of Semiconductor devices in designs
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Creating schematics using design software
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Creating PCB layouts using design software
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Circuit simulations and analysis
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Testing and debugging of prototype circuits
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Microcontroller and DSP interfacing and programming
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FPGA programming and implementation
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Modern and Classical control theory
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Instrumentation for validation of PCB designs and Power Electronic Components
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Knowledge of industry standards and regulations such as EMC/EMI compliance
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Knowledge of CE, UL or CSA standards
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Experience with power electronics
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Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and mechanical assembly layouts
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Advanced knowledge of CAD and engineering systems
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Strong logical and reasoning abilities
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Problem-solving ability
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Advanced knowledge of manufacturing methods; electrical design and project management
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Verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to work in customer’s facility and manage that relationship
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Ability to work with senior leadership and offer solutions
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Leadership skills
Required Education and Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
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Typically has 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering
Supervisory/Responsibility:
Role reports to Engineering Supervisor, Engineering Manager or Principal Electrical Engineer; may lead an engineering project team
Work Environment:
This is an office position associated with a manufacturing facility. Although the employee may spend a portion of his/her time in the office area, the employee’s essential job duties also require the employee to spend a portion of his/her time in the manufacturing area. The employee must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the employer when in the manufacturing area.
Physical Demands:
This role requires the constant use of standard office equipment; visual and mental focus; light lifting may be required in order to inspect goods; regular travel is expected.
Position Type:
This is a regular, full-time position with the understanding that a regular workweek will require extended days and hours as needed to meet business needs.
Travel:
Regular domestic and/or global travel is required for this position.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It’s not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job. This job description is subject to change at any time.
At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.
Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.
Company:
BW Papersystems
Throughout Barry-Wehmiller, we hold ourselves to a unique measure of success: by the way we touch the lives of people. It’s that vision that drives us in creating world-class experiences and solutions for our customers and unites us around our common goal—to use the power of our business to build a better world.
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How this job compares
Set against the 10,352 open Electrical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Wisconsin median$97–157K/yr75 salary ranges
- US median$40–55/hr391 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 221 open Electrical Engineer jobs in Wisconsin and 10,352 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Wisconsin
- CDM Smith18 open
- Eaton Corporation15 open
- Milwaukee Tool14 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Electrical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (8,568 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 6,724 of the 10,352 open Electrical Engineer jobs (65%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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