Automation Engineer

Cindavi; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Milwaukee is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to take ownership of projects from design through to commissioning and customer acceptance. In this hands-on engineering role, you will develop PLC-based control solutions and need strong Rockwell Automation programming skills. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and have 3-5+ years of industry experience, making a significant impact with their automation expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or similar required.
• 3-5+ years of industrial controls experience preferred.
• Strong experience in Rockwell Automation programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC-based industrial control solutions.
• Select system hardware including PLCs and HMIs.
• Program industrial control systems and panels.
• Lead commissioning of control systems at customer sites.

Skills

PLC programming (Rockwell Automation)

System integration

Industrial controls experience

Automation expertise

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Electrical Engineering Technology

Associate’s in Electrical Technology

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

Beckhoff

Job description

Join a team where you’ll take projects from concept to commissioning - start to finish.

Job Description:

We design and deliver innovative electro-hydraulic solutions for industries like metalworking, energy, and mobile applications.

Controls Engineer, you’ll take ownership of projects from design and PLC development to commissioning and final customer acceptance. This is a hands‑on engineering role where your expertise in controls, automation, and system integration will make an immediate impact.

Responsibilities:

• Develop PLC-based industrial control solutions to meet customer requirements
• Select system hardware (PLCs, HMIs, industrial electronics)
• Program PLCs (primarily Rockwell Automation; Siemens/Beckhoff a plus)
• Work with industrial networks: EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Ethernet, database connectivity
• Design control panels, power distribution (480VAC, 120VAC, 24VDC), and wiring schematics
• Report regularly on project progress, cost, and performance
• Perform in-house platform testing
• Lead commissioning of control systems at customer sites

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electrical Engineering Technology, or Associate’s in Electrical Technology
• 3-5+ years’ industrial controls experience
• Strong Rockwell Automation programming background