Lead Field Automation Specialist, PLC Programming
Location: Johnson Creek, WI (Field service across Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois)
Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
Pay: $70,000 to $100,000 per year, plus company vehicle
Combine hands-on electro-mechanical troubleshooting with PLC programming in a high-autonomy field role at an established automation integrator with an average employee tenure of about 9 years.
Must-Haves
- 5+ years of electro-mechanical industrial maintenance experience (less considered with a strong technical skills assessment)
- 2+ years of PLC and HMI programming from scratch across multiple platforms
- Strong electrical and controls skills, including panel wiring, schematics, motor controls, and power distribution
- Experience with VFDs, DC controllers, and safety interlocks
- Hands-on hydraulic and pneumatic system experience
- Associate degree in Automated Systems, Controls, or Mechatronics, or equivalent hands-on field experience
- Valid driver\'s license with a clean driving record
- Must live within a 45-minute drive of Johnson Creek, WI
What You\'ll Do
- Lead field service calls, system startups, emergency repairs, retrofits, and upgrades
- Design and program custom PLC and HMI control systems across multiple platforms
- Troubleshoot control circuits, panels, VFDs, motor drives, and safety systems on-site
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Install and commission automation equipment, including panels, light curtains, safety controllers, and cobots
- Read schematics and blueprints to resolve customer issues quickly
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor to reduce customer downtime
Nice-to-Haves
- FANUC or Universal Robots (UR) robot or cobot programming
- Ignition SCADA or SQL database integration
- EtherNet/IP, Modbus, or PROFIBUS network configuration
Compensation and Benefits
- $70,000 to $100,000 per year
- Assigned company vehicle
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Long-term equity or ownership potential
- Flexible scheduling and direct technical mentoring
About the Company
Our client is a stable, fast-growing automation integrator that designs, builds, installs, and services custom control systems and machinery, with a relaxed, family-first culture.
To apply, submit your resume for consideration.
