Lead Field Automation Specialist - PLC Programming

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
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
• 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.