Automation & Controls Engineer – PLCs, HMIs & SCADA

Keystone Distinction Group; Brown Deer, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Healthcare from Day 1

Flexible 1st shift

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group seeks an Automation & Controls Engineer in the Brown Deer, WI area. The role emphasizes PLC/HMI programming (Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 & Siemens TIA Portal), SCADA optimization, and high-speed continuous automation integration across processing lines.

You will lead system upgrades, support capital installs, and provide floor-level troubleshooting with flexible 1st shift and Day 1 benefits. U.S. citizenship or green card required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years dedicated automation controls experience in continuous manufacturing.
• 3+ years writing/modifying AB and Siemens PLC/HMI logic.
• 3+ years managing AC/DC drives, VFDs, servos, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Experience tracing schematics and wiring diagrams up to 480V.
• U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder residing near Brown Deer, WI.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level floor support to troubleshoot control networks and machinery.
• Perform PLC and HMI optimization using AB Studio 5000/RSLogix and Siemens TIA Portal.
• Enhance SCADA and network systems for better data and maintenance analytics.
• Lead system upgrade projects and design controls architecture improvements.
• Support capital installs with controls wiring, networking, and alignment.
• Interpret electrical schematics and diagrams up to 480V to resolve issues.

Skills

Automation experience

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Electrical tracing

Education

Associate degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology

Tools

Studio 5000

RSLogix

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Automation & Controls Engineer – PLCs, HMIs & SCADA

From $40.00/hr + "Day 1" Benefits Brown Deer, WI Area Flexible 1st Shift Full-Time / Direct Hire

• Compensation & Day 1 Benefits: Baseline pay starting at $40.00+/hr scaling directly with controls depth, premium overtime eligibility, and immediate healthcare coverage starting on Day 1.
• Flexible Day Schedule: Exclusive 1st Shift with flexible morning start windows (7:00 AM or 9:00 AM), paired with a shared, balanced on-call rotation for facility support.
• Company Profile & Stability: Direct-hire seat with a premier, green-tech manufacturer in the Brown Deer area with a 40-year record of zero layoffs—producing eco-friendly systems driving explosive market demand.
• Core Technical Scope: PLC/HMI programming (Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 & Siemens TIA Portal), SCADA platform optimization, continuous-motion automation, VFDs, servos, and capital equipment integration.
• Strict Requirements: U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card); 3+ years writing/diagnosing Allen-Bradley and Siemens logic; 3+ years tracing electrical schematics up to 480V.

If you are an automation professional seeking to step away from volatile contract work, endless travel, or grueling night shifts, this direct-hire controls position offers long-term stability in a booming industry. Our client is an established green-tech manufacturer in the Brown Deer, WI area with a 40-year history of zero layoffs. They produce sustainable systems that cut pollution and fuel costs, driving record market demand. In this high-growth role, you will lead PLC programming, system integration, HMI development, and SCADA platform optimization across high-speed, continuous automated processing lines. Enjoy flexible morning start times, zero corporate politics, and full benefits starting on Day 1.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Provide High-Level Floor Support: Troubleshoot complex electronic control networks, high-speed drive systems, and continuous processing machinery to optimize facility uptime.
• Execute PLC & HMI Optimization: Perform precise PLC programming edits, logic upgrades, and HMI modifications using Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000 / RSLogix) and Siemens (TIA Portal) environments.
• Enhance SCADA & Network Systems: Implement and refine SCADA systems to boost real-time data acquisition, machine tracking, and predictive maintenance capabilities.
• Engineer System Upgrades: Lead continuous improvement projects and redesign control architectures using root-cause analysis on new or retrofitted equipment.
• Support Capital Installs: Partner with cross-functional engineering teams during capital asset deployments, overseeing controls wiring, network integration, and machine positioning.
• Trace Complex Schematics: Interpret multi-page electrical schematics, network topology diagrams, and blueprints up to 480V to resolve intermittent communication or hardware issues.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Dedicated Automation Experience: 5+ years of dedicated experience in automation controls, systems engineering, or electro-mechanical maintenance within continuous manufacturing environments.
• Software Mastery: 3+ years writing, modifying, and debugging logic in Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC/HMI platforms.
• Drives & Fluid Power Depth: 3+ years managing AC/DC drives, VFDs, servo controls, pneumatics, and high-pressure hydraulic circuits.
• Electrical & Network Literacy: Practical experience tracing complex schematics, industrial network topologies, and wiring diagrams up to 480V.
• Location & Authorization: U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder residing within a comfortable daily commuting distance of the Brown Deer / Northern Milwaukee County, WI area.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Educational Background: Associate degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology, Automation, Robotics, or a related technical discipline.
• Continuous Processing Background: Hands-on experience in high-speed processing (paper converting, printing, packaging, web processing, or continuous material handling).
• Mechanical & Rigging Literacy: Practical capability using power tools, forklifts, and overhead rigging equipment during equipment deployment.