Automation Engineer - Custom Robotics Programming (25-...

Automation Engineer - Custom Robotics Programming (25-50% Travel) 2+ years of PLC/HMI programming experience and the ability to build complex logic from the ground up is a requirement Successful candidates will manage a 25%-50% travel schedule, acting as the primary technical lead during on-site system start-ups and custom robotic integrations across the country Highly competitive pay ranging from $75,000 - $110,000 (Openings available at Junior, Mid, and Senior levels) Must be a United States citizen or Green Card holder No remote work available as you will collaborate with the team onsite when not in the field Full-time, permanent W-2 employee with health, dental, vision, and Simple IRA match Significant holiday bonus/profit-sharing checks are traditionally distributed Located in the Germantown, Wisconsin area This full-time, permanent Automation Engineer - Custom Robotics Programming career opportunity is with a dynamic, fast-growing controls partner that has been doubling in size annually. This is not a "pigeon-hole" environment; you will never be stuck doing the same repetitive task. Every project is a unique, custom solution-ranging from massive software integration projects to complex conveyor sortation, robotic welding, and servo-driven motion systems. The company culture is built on professional respect and flexibility; for example, when production deadlines require weekend travel, the company ensures you are "made whole" with immediate comp days to enjoy four-day weekends. If you are an engineer who loves technology, enjoys seeing your code bring a machine to life on the shop floor, and values being a name rather than a number, this is the perfect environment to grow your career. Duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate will include the following: Develop PLC and HMI programs from scratch for a wide array of custom automation solutions, including robotic cells, conveyor systems, and specialized testing equipment Engineer sophisticated user interfaces utilizing Factory Talk, Visual Studio, and potentially C# for advanced software integration Read and edit electrical schematics in AutoCAD, ensuring all panel designs meet BOM requirements and safety standards Implement industrial networking and safety protocols, including Ethernet IP, Servo Motion, Vision Systems, and Safety Controllers (NEC/OSHA compliant) Serve as the lead technical authority during on-site start-ups, traveling to customer facilities to oversee installation and final troubleshooting of custom machinery The background of the successful candidate must include the following to be considered for this position: 2+ years of professional experience in PLC programming (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley RS500/RS5000) and HMI development Proven ability to write code from scratch, rather than just performing modifications on existing programs A bachelor's or associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field Experience with Servo Motion, Motion Controllers, and Vision Systems is highly preferred; C# or SQL database experience is a major plus A solid, stable work history consisting of at least three years at prior employers The willingness and ability to travel domestically 25% to 50% for system implementations Being a US citizen or Green Card holder with a residence within a 45-minute drive of the Germantown, WI area Apply for this position

Created: 2026-03-06