Lead Automation Controls Engineer: PLC & Robot Cells

Ilocatum; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Comprehensive benefits

Guaranteed comp days

Job summary

Ilocatum is looking for a Lead Automation Controls Engineer specializing in Allen-Bradley PLC systems to join their team in Germantown, WI. This full-time position offers a flexible day shift schedule and profit sharing.

The role requires 2+ years in controls programming, an associated degree, and expertise with FactoryTalk View HMI development. You will build PLC programs, configure EtherNet/IP networks, and lead on-site commissioning for custom machinery solutions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years designing and programming controls from scratch on Allen-Bradley / Rockwell.
• Experience with FactoryTalk View HMI development.
• Must live within 45 minutes of the Greater Milwaukee area.

Responsibilities

• Build PLC programs and HMI interfaces from scratch.
• Program automated machinery and sortation systems.
• Lead on-site commissioning and final customer sign-offs.

Skills

Allen-Bradley programming

HMI development

AutoCAD layout validation

C# programming

EtherNet/IP configuration

Robotic cells programming

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Automation Technology

Tools

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

Visual Studio

C#

SQL

Job description

Ilocatum is looking for a Lead Automation Controls Engineer specializing in Allen-Bradley PLC systems to join their team in Germantown, WI. This full-time position offers a flexible day shift schedule and profit sharing.

The role requires 2+ years in controls programming, an associated degree, and expertise with FactoryTalk View HMI development. You will build PLC programs, configure EtherNet/IP networks, and lead on-site commissioning for custom machinery solutions.