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Senior Controls Engineer

Oshkosh Corporation · Appleton, WI

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Level
Senior
Team
Controls
Base pay
$79k–$127k
Degree
Required
Industry
Automotive
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior controls role at Oshkosh Corporation (automotive) in Appleton, WI. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, Robotics, Automation, MES
Base pay
$79k–$127k

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Controls Engineer roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $86k–$127k. This one lists $79k–$127k.

Median of the low and high ends of 11 live postings that list pay, out of 27 controls engineer openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 26 other live controls postings in Wisconsin.

Base pay
About 7% below similar roles

Typical $92k–$130k, from 10 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 67%
  • ✓ Automation 67%
  • Root cause 44%
  • ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 33%
  • ✓ Robotics 30%
  • ✓ Team leadership 26%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

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This plant: Oshkosh Corporation in Appleton

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requirements

for advanced vehicle control systems. Controls work encompasses control strategy development and verification for engine, hybrid, and electric vehicles, for components (electronic control modules, motors, drives, engines, generators, energy storage cells, sensors, etc.), and for autonomous vehicle systems, suspensions systems, material handling systems, and other auxiliary systems for on-road and off-road applications.

requirements

(resources, equipment, estimates, test plans, and milestones) according to the needs of a project.

  • ✓Support developing control strategies in a virtual simulation environment using modeling tools (such as ADAMS, Matlab/Simulink/State flow, AMEsim, etc.) or hardware-in-the-loop simulators and transferring simulated strategies to vehicle testing and eventual production implementation.
  • ✓Work with internal and external (industry consortiums, universities...) project teams on advanced control development efforts and on component development efforts.
  • ✓Other duties as assigned.
  • ✓Regular attendance is required.

Qualifications

  • ✓Accredited Bachelor's degree in mechnical/electrical Engineering or related field with three (3) or more years of related experience.

Qualifications

  • ✓Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical Engineering and three (3) or more years of related experience or Master’s degree in mechanical or electrical Engineering and one (1) or more years of related experience
  • ✓Strong foundation in control systems, sensors, actuators, and system integration.
  • ✓Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow and PLC programming (Allen-Bradley Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, FactoryTalk, Connected Components Workbench).
  • ✓Hands-on experience with industrial automation, robotics, AGVs/AMRs, and control system development and optimization.
  • ✓Experience designing, wiring, and maintaining industrial control panels in compliance with NEC and national electrical codes.
  • ✓Expertise troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial networks.
  • ✓Knowledge of embedded and automation-related programming (C, C#, Python).
  • ✓Experience with automotive or heavy-duty vehicle systems and industrial communication protocols, including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, CAN, Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT, and Ethernet.
  • ✓Familiarity with IIoT and Industry 4.0 technologies, including Ignition MES (Perspective, Vision, and Edge).
  • ✓Proven ability to lead projects and support installation, commissioning, and maintenance of automation systems.

responsibilities

of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job function

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About Pierce, an Oshkosh company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

The Sr Engineer – Controls works within engineering groups to support the development and implementation of the control strategy and sub-system

Your impact

  • •Under supervision, perform basic engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks.
  • •Deliver results according to Oshkosh and general industry engineering standards and processes.
  • •Support more senior engineers in the preparation of plans, designs, computation methods, and/or reporting.
  • •Responsible for smaller projects or sub-systems of limited complexity.
  • •May be responsible for supporting multiple projects.
  • •Work in collaboration with software engineering, and other internal engineering groups or business support disciplines as well as external component suppliers.
  • •Provide guidance or mentorship to entry level engineers, designers, or technicians working on common projects.
  • •Responsible for vehicle sub-system controls research, development, verification and validation, testing and production implementation.
  • •Support developing

Pay Range

$79,300.00 - $126,900.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and

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