Automation Engineer

Global Recruiters of Great Plains (GRN); Wisconsin; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Annual Bonus

Benefits Package

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Global Recruiters of Great Plains (GRN) seeks a hands-on Automation Engineer to design, commission, and support automated industrial equipment from electrical design and PLC programming through on-site startup and customer support in Abbotsford, WI.

You will own end-to-end projects, develop Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC programs and HMI apps, size drives and servos, perform commissioning, and travel to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics and electrical panel layouts.
• Size electrical loads for disconnects, drives, servos, and related components.
• Develop electrical BOMs and drawings lists.
• Support R&D related to electrical and machine safety systems, including barcode readers and OPC servers.
• Create customer proposals and concept drawings.
• Develop PLC programs using Rockwell Studio 5000 and HMI apps.
• Perform servo sizing calculations and motion system design support.
• Execute servo commissioning and tuning.
• Perform PLC commissioning and system validation.
• Commission control panels and automation hardware; update firmware.
• Travel to customer sites for equipment installation and startup.
• Support extended installation schedules and provide post-installation support.
• Capture photos and video documentation when required.
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC programming

HMI development

Motion control

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Automation Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Allen-Bradley PLCs

OPC servers

Job description

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.

• 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