Automation Technician - PLC, HMI & Field Service

CyberCoders, Inc.; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental, PTO

401K

Paid Holidays

Job summary

CyberCoders, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Automation Technician in West Bend, WI to install, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot automated machinery and control systems.

You will support machine building, program PLCs, configure HMIs, and drive improvements for safe, reliable production. The role requires strong troubleshooting, experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms, and the ability to work with engineering and production teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on experience with automated machinery or industrial equipment.
• Proven PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) with ladder logic and structured text.
• Experience configuring HMIs and operator interfaces.
• Strong ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Excellent troubleshooting across electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Willingness to travel; valid driver's license.
• Safety minded, team-oriented and focused on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission and test automated machinery and production equipment on-site and in the shop.
• Program, modify and troubleshoot PLC logic and ladder code for platforms such as AllenBradley and Siemens.
• Design and configure HMI screens and operator interfaces to improve usability and diagnostics.
• Assemble mechanical components and perform electrical wiring per schematics and build documentation.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical faults to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventative maintenance, calibrations and machine performance checks.
• Support machine building projects by interpreting drawings and reporting status to engineering.
• Create and update technical documentation, wiring diagrams, PLC/HMI code comments and service logs.
• Train and support operators and maintenance staff on machine operation and safe work practices.
• Adhere to company safety standards and participate in continuous improvement and root cause analysis activities.

Skills

Automation

PLC programming

HMI configuration

Electrical wiring

Troubleshooting

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Megohmmeter

Job description

CyberCoders, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Automation Technician in West Bend, WI to install, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot automated machinery and control systems.

You will support machine building, program PLCs, configure HMIs, and drive improvements for safe, reliable production. The role requires strong troubleshooting, experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms, and the ability to work with engineering and production teams.