Lead Controls Engineer: Allen-Bradley, Siemens & SCADA

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC

Brown Deer (WI)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC in Brown Deer, WI is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead PLC/HMI programming (Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 RSLogix) and Siemens TIA Portal, plus SCADA optimization for high-speed, continuous processing lines.

This direct-hire, 1st shift role offers Day-1 benefits and a starting rate of $40+ per hour, with premium overtime eligibility, healthcare from day one, and strong autonomy in a growth-focused, green-tech manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

5+ years dedicated experience in automation controls, systems engineering, or electro-mechanical maintenance within continuous manufacturing environments.
3+ years writing, modifying, and debugging logic in Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC/HMI platforms.
3+ years managing AC/DC drives, VFDs, servo controls, pneumatics, and high-pressure hydraulic circuits.
Practical experience tracing complex schematics, industrial network topologies, and wiring diagrams up to 480V.
U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder residing within commuting distance of Brown Deer, WI area.

Responsibilities

Provide High-Level Floor Support: Troubleshoot complex electronic control networks, high-speed drive systems, and continuous processing machinery to optimize facility uptime.
Execute PLC & HMI Optimization: Perform precise PLC programming edits, logic upgrades, and HMI modifications using Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000 / RSLogix) and Siemens (TIA Portal) environments.
Enhance SCADA & Network Systems: Implement and refine SCADA systems to boost real-time data acquisition, machine tracking, and predictive maintenance capabilities.
Engineer System Upgrades: Lead continuous improvement projects and redesign control architectures using root-cause analysis on new or retrofitted equipment.
Support Capital Installs: Partner with cross-functional engineering teams during capital asset deployments, overseeing controls wiring, network integration, and machine positioning.
Trace Complex Schematics: Interpret multi-page electrical schematics, network topology diagrams, and blueprints up to 480V to resolve intermittent communication or hardware issues.