Automation Engineer (Hybrid) — PLC, HMI & Controls Expert

C0001225248P; Town of Brookfield (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Competitive compensation

Wellbeing programs

Annual leave starting at 15 days

Global collaboration opportunities

Job summary

Metso is seeking an Automation Engineer, SVS to join the Services Business Line in Brookfield, WI. You will design and develop automation and electrical solutions for crushing and screening equipment while supporting modernization projects and customer installations.

The role offers hybrid working options with around 20% travel to sites internationally. You will report to the Lead Automation Engineer and collaborate with product management, service teams, customers, and partners to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation, Industrial or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in process automation, manufacturing automation, or industrial control systems.
• Experience with EPlan, hydraulic and lubrication control systems, and project delivery in manufacturing or custom-engineered systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation solutions for crushing and screening equipment modernization and product development projects.
• Develop, test, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC programs, HMI applications, and industrial communication networks.
• Support electrical system design activities, including schematics, panel layouts, component selection, and control system architecture.
• Prepare technical documentation, installation instructions, specifications, and automation upgrade packages.
• Collaborate with external engineering partners on electrical drawings, control logic development, HMI configuration, and project documentation.
• Participate in product validation, factory acceptance testing, commissioning, and customer startup activities.
• Provide technical support during equipment upgrades, troubleshooting, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of standardized automation products and evaluate new technologies related to connectivity, digital services, and machine optimization.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical schematics

Industrial networks

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Metso is seeking an Automation Engineer, SVS to join the Services Business Line in Brookfield, WI. You will design and develop automation and electrical solutions for crushing and screening equipment while supporting modernization projects and customer installations.

The role offers hybrid working options with around 20% travel to sites internationally. You will report to the Lead Automation Engineer and collaborate with product management, service teams, customers, and partners to improve