Automation Engineer

Global Recruiters of Great Plains (GRN); Wisconsin; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Discretionary bonus

Excellent benefits

Family-owned culture

Job summary

Global Recruiters of Great Plains (GRN) seeks a hands-on Automation Engineer to design, develop, commission, and support automated industrial equipment. This role covers electrical design, PLC programming, on-site startup and customer support, with end-to-end project ownership based in Abbotsford, WI and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience, a $3,000 sign-on bonus, a large discretionary bonus, outstanding benefits package, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong PLC programming experience, preferably Rockwell/Allen-Bradley.
• Experience designing electrical schematics and industrial control panels.
• Willingness to travel for installation and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics and panel layouts.
• Develop PLC programs using Rockwell Studio 5000 and HMI applications.
• Size loads for disconnects, drives and servos; design BOMs.
• Commission control panels and provide field support at customer sites.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC programming

Field service

Motion control

Travel willingness

Education

B.E./B.S. in Electrical Eng

Equivalent experience

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Rockwell HMI platforms

Electrical panel design tools

Job description

Company is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands‑on Automation Engineer to design, develop, commission, and support automated industrial equipment. This role offers end‑to‑end project ownership—from electrical design and PLC programming through on‑site startup and customer support. The position is based in Abbotsford, WI, with relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

CHECK OUT OUR AWESOME BENEFITS!!!!!

• Competitive salary based on experience
• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus ($1,500 on first paycheck, $1,500 after 6 months)
• Large annual discretionary bonus based on company profitability and individual contribution
• Outstanding benefits package
• Family‑owned, employee‑focused culture

Key Responsibilities

Electrical & Controls Design

• Design electrical schematics and electrical panel layouts
• Size electrical loads for disconnects drives, servos, and related components
• Develop electrical Bills of Materials (BOMs) and electrical drawing lists
• Support R&D efforts related to electrical and machine safety systems, including barcode readers and OPC servers
• Create customer proposal and concept drawings

PLC, HMI & Motion Control

• Develop PLC programs primarily using Rockwell Studio 5000
• Develop HMI applications using Rockwell platforms
• Perform servo sizing calculations and motion system design support
• Execute servo commissioning and tuning
• Perform PLC commissioning and system validation

Commissioning & Field Support

• Commission control panels and automation hardware, including firmware updates
• Travel to customer sites for equipment installation and startup
• Support extended installation schedules (12-hour days, 7 days/week until completion)
• Provide customer service and technical support during and after installation

Additional Responsibilities

• Capture photos and video documentation when required
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong PLC programming experience, preferably Rockwell / Allen-Bradley platforms
• Experience designing electrical schematics and industrial control panels
• Knowledge of industrial automation systems, drives, servos, and motion control
• Willingness to travel for equipment installation and commissioning

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HMI development and industrial networking
• Exposure to OPC servers and industrial data systems
• Background in machine safety standards and electrical compliance