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

u003cpu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style= 'text-decoration: underline; 'u003eAutomation Engineer - Custom Robotics Programming (25-50% Travel)u003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 'u003e2+ years of PLC/HMI programming experience and the ability to build complex logic from the ground up is a requirementu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 'u003eSuccessful 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 countryu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 'u003eHighly competitive pay ranging from $75,000 - $110,000 (Openings available at Junior, Mid, and Senior levels)u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 'u003eMust be a United States citizen or Green Card holderu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 'u003eNo remote work available as you will collaborate with the team onsite when not in the fieldu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 'u003eFull-time, permanent W-2 employee with health, dental, vision, and Simple IRA matchu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 'u003eSignificant holiday bonus/profit-sharing checks are traditionally distributedu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 'u003eLocated in the Germantown, Wisconsin areau003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 'u003eThis 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.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 'u003eDuties and responsibilities of the successful candidate will include the following:u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 'u003eDevelop PLC and HMI programs from scratch for a wide array of custom automation solutions, including robotic cells, conveyor systems, and specialized testing equipmentu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 'u003eEngineer sophisticated user interfaces utilizing Factory Talk, Visual Studio, and potentially C# for advanced software integrationu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 'u003eRead and edit electrical schematics in AutoCAD, ensuring all panel designs meet BOM requirements and safety standardsu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 'u003eImplement industrial networking and safety protocols, including Ethernet IP, Servo Motion, Vision Systems, and Safety Controllers (NEC/OSHA compliant)u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 'u003eServe as the lead technical authority during on-site start-ups, traveling to customer facilities to oversee installation and final troubleshooting of custom machineryu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 'u003eThe background of the successful candidate must include the following to be considered for this position:u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 'u003e2+ years of professional experience in PLC programming (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley RS500/RS5000) and HMI developmentu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 'u003eProven ability to write code from scratch, rather than just performing modifications on existing programsu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 'u003eA bachelor’s or associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical fieldu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 'u003eExperience with Servo Motion, Motion Controllers, and Vision Systems is highly preferred; C# or SQL database experience is a major plusu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 'u003eA solid, stable work history consisting of at least three years at prior employersu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 'u003eThe willingness and ability to travel domestically 25% to 50% for system implementationsu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 'u003eBeing a US citizen or Green Card holder with a residence within a 45-minute drive of the Germantown, WI areau003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003e ', 'location ': 'Germantown, WI ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'no ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'WI59-2752869

Created: 2026-03-07