Field Automation Technician - High Autonomy, Equity & Vehicle

Sterling St James LLC; Johnson Creek (WI); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Assigned company vehicle

Full benefits package

Job summary

Sterling St James LLC seeks an experienced Field Electro-Mechanical & Automation Technician to join our Johnson Creek, WI team. This high-autonomy role covers field and shop work across Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois, with a base salary up to $120,000 and a company vehicle.

You will lead maintenance, design and program control systems, and diagnose advanced electro-mechanical issues, including PLC/HMI programming and robotics integration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years electro-mechanical maintenance in industrial settings.
• 2+ years PLC/HMI programming across multiple platforms.
• High-level electrical & controls mastery including wiring, schematics, motor controls.
• Solid understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Open to candidates without a formal diploma if backed by strong hands-on field experience or AS in related field.
• Must reside within 45-minute drive of Johnson Creek, WI; US citizen or GC holder.

Responsibilities

• Lead Field Maintenance & Commissioning across Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois using a company vehicle.
• Design & program controls systems across major PLC/HMI platforms.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical/control systems and panels.
• Service fluid power systems including hydraulic and pneumatic components.
• Install, commission, and retrofit automation hardware and safety systems.
• Provide on-site client technical support and resolve downtime efficiently.

Skills

Field maintenance

PLC/HMI programming

Electrical & controls

Fluid power

Education

Associate degree in Automated Systems/Controls/Mechatronics

Diploma not required

Job description

Sterling St James LLC seeks an experienced Field Electro-Mechanical & Automation Technician to join our Johnson Creek, WI team. This high-autonomy role covers field and shop work across Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois, with a base salary up to $120,000 and a company vehicle.

You will lead maintenance, design and program control systems, and diagnose advanced electro-mechanical issues, including PLC/HMI programming and robotics integration.