Electrical/Robotic Control Technician – PLC Programming

Lancaster Machine & Tool; Lancaster (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with a strong match

Job summary

A well-established job shop manufacturing company in Lancaster, WI, is seeking a hands-on Electrical/Robotic Control Technician to join their team. This full-time, onsite position requires PLC programming expertise and involvement in the entire lifecycle of controls projects, along with regional travel for installations. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills and experience with robotics, contributing to a collaborative team that offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in PLC programming and HMI design.
• Familiarity with vision systems and robotics, with preferred brands like Fanuc and Cognex.
• Attention to detail and a self-directed work style.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support electrical and robotic controls projects from start to finish.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs.
• Travel to customer sites for installation and troubleshooting.
• Design control networks, select components, and generate AutoCAD electrical schematics.
• Travel to customer sites (mostly same-day) for installation and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate on design improvements and ensure systems meet quality standards.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotic systems

Electrical troubleshooting

AutoCAD

Problem-solving

Education

Associate’s degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology

Tools

Allen Bradley

Fanuc

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Lancaster Machine & Tool, a well-established job shop manufacturing company in Lancaster, WI, is seeking a hands-on Electrical/Robotic Control Technician with PLC programming expertise to join their growing team. Location: Lancaster, WI (onsite). Travel: Up to 20–25% (Primarily same-day travel for installations).

This is a full-time, onsite role with required regional travel (approx. 20–25%) to customer sites for installations and troubleshooting of turnkey automation systems. Most travel is same-day, with minimal overnight stays, allowing you to be home most evenings while still supporting cutting-edge automation solutions.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Direct involvement in all phases of controls projects
• Work with advanced technologies including robotics, vision systems, and HMIs
• Contribute to a collaborative team in a stable, locally owned company
• Competitive pay and full benefits package

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support electrical and robotic controls projects from start to finish
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs (Allen Bradley preferred) and HMIs
• Work with robotic systems (Fanuc experience preferred)
• Design control networks, select components, and generate AutoCAD electrical schematics
• Travel to customer sites (mostly same-day) for installation and troubleshooting
• Collaborate on design improvements and ensure systems meet quality standards

What You Bring

• Associate’s degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology or equivalent experience
• Strong hands-on experience in PLC programming, HMI design, and electrical troubleshooting
• Familiarity with vision systems and robotics (Fanuc, Cognex, Omron, Keyence preferred)
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a self-directed work style

Work Schedule & Compensation

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (First Shift)
• Pay: Based on experience
• Benefits: Medical and dental insurance, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) with a strong match, and more