Automation & Controls Engineer: Rockwell PLCs & Servo Motion

Executive Talent Management Consulting

Town of Germantown (WI)

On-site

USD 99,000 - 121,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking an Automation & Controls Software Engineer in the Greater Milwaukee area. You will design and program rockwell-based controls from the ground up for automated machinery, including conveyors, robotic cells, and sorting systems.

The role requires 2+ years of hands-on Allen-Bradley depth, a degree in Automation/EE/CS, and a willingness to travel domestically 25%–50% for commissioning. Excellent ownership from design to startup is expected.

Qualifications

Ground-Up Allen-Bradley depth with 2+ years of full-stack controls programming.
Degree in Automation Technology, Electrical Engineering or CS or closely related field.
Willingness to travel domestically 25–50% for custom integration rollouts.
Demonstrated professional stability and long-term commitment.
Local residence within 45-minute commute of Greater Milwaukee/Washington County.

Responsibilities

Architect ground-up PLC/HMI software for complex automated machinery using Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View.
Engineer high-level interfaces with Visual Studio, C#, and relational databases for data tracking.
Audit control schematics in AutoCAD to align with BOMs and safety standards.
Configure EtherNet/IP networks and motion systems, including servo drives and vision systems.
Lead on-site client commissioning and act as technical authority during deployments.