Automation Engineer: Rockwell PLCs & Servo Motion

Joseph Michaels International; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International seeks an Automation & Controls Software Engineer specializing in Rockwell PLCs and servo motion in the Greater Milwaukee area. The role offers a base salary up to $110,000 with profit sharing and strong benefits.

Expect 25%–50% domestic travel for commissioning. Ground-up development in Studio 5000/RSLogix with EtherNet/IP and multi-axis servo motion, plus AutoCAD schematics. Local residence within a 45-minute commute preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of controls depth and hands-on programming of Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms.
• Degree in Automation Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Willingness to travel domestically 25–50% with guaranteed comp days for weekend startup work.

Responsibilities

• Architect ground-up PLC/HMI software for complex automated machinery and robotic cells.
• Integrate interfaces and data tracking using Visual Studio, C#, and databases.
• Review electrical panels and schematics in AutoCAD for BOM alignment and safety compliance.
• Configure EtherNet/IP and motion control systems; supervise on-site commissioning.

Skills

PLC/ HMI development

Industrial networking

Field travel readiness

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Automation Technology / Electrical Engineering / CS

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

RSLogix

FactoryTalk View

AutoCAD

EtherNet/IP

Job description

Joseph Michaels International seeks an Automation & Controls Software Engineer specializing in Rockwell PLCs and servo motion in the Greater Milwaukee area. The role offers a base salary up to $110,000 with profit sharing and strong benefits.

Expect 25%–50% domestic travel for commissioning. Ground-up development in Studio 5000/RSLogix with EtherNet/IP and multi-axis servo motion, plus AutoCAD schematics. Local residence within a 45-minute commute preferred.