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Change Control Specialist Sr

Oshkosh Corporation · Appleton, WI

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Level
Specialist
Team
Controls
Base pay
$73k–$118k
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
10+ years
Industry
Automotive
Posted
Today

The role in 30 seconds

A specialist 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
10+ years · degree preferred
Base pay
$73k–$118k

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Controls Engineer roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $86k–$127k. This one lists $73k–$118k.

Median of the low and high ends of 11 live postings that list pay, out of 25 controls engineer openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Wisconsin plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 24 other live controls postings in Wisconsin.

Base pay
About 14% below similar roles

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

Experience asked
More than usual (10+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • PLC 60%
  • Automation 60%
  • Root cause 40%
  • Robotics 28%
  • EHS / safety 24%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 24%

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

It asks for 10+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Oshkosh Corporation in Appleton

5 other open roles at this site · 2 people we found in controls roles at Oshkosh Corporation.

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Qualifications

  • ✓Associate’s Degree (Preferred) or equivalent experience.
  • ✓5 to 10 years of experience in operations, change management, CN coordination, or bill of material structuring or other relevant areas.

Qualifications

  • ✓Strong communication skills and the ability to develop positive working relationships.
  • ✓Comprehensive knowledge of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems.
  • ✓Familiarity with bill of material structuring and JDE World and One World systems.
  • ✓Proficiency in using platforms like Smarteam, Windchill, and other change management tools.
  • ✓Ability to analyze data and generate actionable reports to support decision-making.

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 functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

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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.

Summary

The Change Control Specialist Sr is responsible for leading and managing the process of analyzing, planning, and coordinating Engineering Change Notices (ECNs). This ensures the timely and effective implementation of changes across all relevant processes, minimizing disruption, obsolescence, and scrap, while optimizing inventory usage and maintaining alignment with organizational objectives.

Your impact

  • •Coordinate the entire CN process, collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Suppliers.
  • •Initiate and oversee the introduction of new part numbers and bills of materials, ensuring effective material implementation and disposition.
  • •Develop and implement feedback mechanisms for quality assurance of all CNs, including training programs to ensure adherence to SOPs.
  • •Approve, disapprove, or reassign tasks in the Reliance Change Management System (RCM) as needed.
  • •Conduct supply and demand analysis to determine material requirements.
  • •Work with Purchasing and Suppliers to establish cut-in dates for changes.
  • •Coordinate with the Aftermarket team to ensure future inventory and field replacement needs are met. Ensure effective communication of changes to Manufacturing Work closely with the Service Center to maintain accurate bills, service manuals, and field campaign needs.
  • •Participate in New Product Development (NPD) projects, ensuring smooth transitions from old to new product lines.
  • •Establish and maintain strong inter-departmental relationships for successful CN implementation.
  • •Provide leadership to a team of individuals, ensuring engagement, accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with departmental goals.

Pay Range

$73,200.00 - $117,800.00

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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