Controls Software Engineer – Rockwell PLCs & Servo Motion

Rare Bird Recruiting; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is seeking an Automation & Controls Software Engineer for a Rockwell PLCs & Servo Motion role in the Greater Milwaukee area. The position offers up to a $110,000 base salary, profit sharing, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include designing PLC/HMI software, integrating interfaces, reviewing AutoCAD schematics, and leading on-site client commissioning with travel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience designing, building, and programming controls software from scratch using Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms (Studio 5000 / RSLogix).
• Degree in Automation Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Willingness to travel domestically 25% to 50% for custom integration rollouts, with guaranteed weekend comp days.
• Residence within a 45-minute drive of Greater Milwaukee / Washington County.
• US Citizen or Green Card holder.

Responsibilities

• Architect Ground-Up PLC/HMI Software using Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View from scratch.
• Engineer high-level interfaces with Visual Studio, C#, and relational databases for data tracking.
• Review AutoCAD electrical panel layouts and BOMs for safety compliance.
• Configure EtherNet/IP, servo drives, machine vision, and safety PLCs.
• Lead on-site client commissioning and final system sign-offs.

Skills

Allen-Bradley Rockwell

Studio 5000

RSLogix

FactoryTalk View

EtherNet/IP

Servo motion control

AutoCAD schematics

PLC/HMI development

Education

Associate’s degree in Automation Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Computer Science degree

Tools

Visual Studio

C#

VB.NET

AutoCAD

Cognex

Keyence

SQL databases

Job description

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is seeking an Automation & Controls Software Engineer for a Rockwell PLCs & Servo Motion role in the Greater Milwaukee area. The position offers up to a $110,000 base salary, profit sharing, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include designing PLC/HMI software, integrating interfaces, reviewing AutoCAD schematics, and leading on-site client commissioning with travel.