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PLC Controls Engineer – (Automation Systems, Robotic Integration & Field Commissioning)$75,000–$110,000 · Junior, Mid & Senior openings · Greater Milwaukee, WI · A fast-growing custom automation integrator where every project is different - no repetitive work, no bureaucracy, and a comp time policy that actually gets enforced.MUST HAVE Experience 2+ years of PLC/HMI programming from scratch, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley requiredComp $75,000–$110,000 | Junior, Mid & Senior levels availableTravel 25–50% domestic - primary technical lead during on-site startups and robotic integrationsLocation Greater Milwaukee, WI -onsite; must reside within 45 minutesType Full-time, direct hire | Health, dental, vision + Simple IRA matchBonus Significant holiday bonus and profit sharing distributed annuallyAuth U.S. citizen or Green Card holder required - no sponsorshipThis is a full-time, permanent opportunity with a custom controls integrator that has been doubling in size annually. The work here is deliberately non-repetitive , and engineers move between robotic welding cells, conveyor sortation systems, servo-driven motion applications, and large-scale software integrations depending on what is in the queue. There is no single-product focus and no assembly line mentality. You write the code, you commission it in the field, and you see it run. The culture is built around trust and professional respect. When weekend travel is required to meet a production deadline, the company adds comp days immediately, and you come back to a four-day weekend, not a Monday morning expectation to just absorb it. Engineers here are known by name, trusted to make technical decisions on-site, and given the kind of project variety that actually develops a career. If that environment sounds right, this role is worth a conversation.What you will be doingDeveloping PLC and HMI programs from scratch for custom automation solutions, robotic cells, conveyor systems, and specialized test equipmentEngineering operator interfaces using FactoryTalk, Visual Studio, and C# for advanced software integrationReading and editing electrical schematics in AutoCAD; ensuring panel designs meet BOM requirements and safety standardsImplementing industrial networking and safety protocols, EtherNet/IP, servo motion, vision systems, and safety controllers (NEC/OSHA compliant)Serving as lead technical authority during on-site startups, traveling to customer facilities to oversee installation and final commissioning of custom machineryWhat we are looking for2+ years of professional PLC programming - Rockwell/Allen-Bradley RS500/RS5000 required; must write from scratch, not modify existing codeAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical fieldStable work history, minimum three years of tenure at prior employersWillingness and ability to travel domestically 25–50% for system implementationsU.S. citizen or Green Card holder residing within 45 minutes of the Greater Milwaukee areaStrong pluses (not required):Servo motion, motion controllers, or vision system experienceC# or SQL database programming abilityFANUC or robotic cell integration experience