Automation Service Engineer II: Field Solutions

Pieper Automation; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

PPC Partners in Wisconsin is seeking an Engineer II, Automation Service to design, program, install, and support industrial automation systems across varied applications. This role involves on-site troubleshooting, customer collaboration, and mentoring junior team members.

You will assist with project scoping and estimates, stay current with evolving technologies, and work in a fast-paced field-service environment requiring strong problem-solving and hands-on PLC/HMI experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or equivalent.
• Higher education in a relevant field preferred.
• 10+ years of hands-on industrial automation experience across manufacturing, material handling, processing, logistics, and other industries.
• Deep expertise in automation and controls, including PLC & HMIs, sensors, VFDs & motor controls, safety systems, IT integration, and networking.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, install, and support automated systems across a variety of industrial applications.
• Program PLCs & HMIs from scratch or modify existing codes to meet project requirements.
• Read and interpret electrical & mechanical drawings.
• Perform onsite service calls, diagnosing issues and delivering solutions efficiently.
• Provide ongoing technical support and maintenance for deployed systems to ensure reliable performance.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians as the department grows.
• Collaborate with customers to recommend improvements and value-added solutions.

Skills

PLC programming & HMIs

Read electrical drawings

Troubleshooting

Customer communication

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Higher education in relevant field (preferred)

Tools

Ethernet/IP

Profinet

Modbus

Job description

PPC Partners in Wisconsin is seeking an Engineer II, Automation Service to design, program, install, and support industrial automation systems across varied applications. This role involves on-site troubleshooting, customer collaboration, and mentoring junior team members.

You will assist with project scoping and estimates, stay current with evolving technologies, and work in a fast-paced field-service environment requiring strong problem-solving and hands-on PLC/HMI experience.