Lead Robotics Controls Engineer

Gus Perdikakis Associates; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation engineering firm is seeking a Lead Robotics Controls Engineer in Appleton, Wisconsin. In this role, you'll design and deliver advanced automation solutions, lead robotic and automated system development, and work closely with customers and project teams. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in automation and robotics, strong customer interaction skills, and the ability to travel up to 30%. This position offers full-time employment with competitive pay in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of automation/robotics experience.
• Strong customer-facing and project leadership skills required.
• Willingness to travel up to 25-30% primarily in the Midwest.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, programming, and startup of robotic cells and automation systems.
• Develop PLC, HMI, and robotic code from scratch.
• Support projects from concept through customer acceptance.
• Serve as a technical leader in AMR and robotics technologies.
• Communicate directly with customers, panel shops, and internal teams.
• Track project cost, schedule, and milestones.
• Lead customer training and mentor internal engineers.
• Participate in limited on-call support (2–3 times/year).

Skills

Customer-facing skills

Project leadership

Robotics programming

Automation experience

Tools

Fanuc

ABB

KUKA

Yaskawa

Mitsubishi

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr – $150,000.00/yr

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Our client, a growing controls engineering and systems integrator, is hiring a Lead Robotics Controls Engineer to design and deliver advanced automation solutions. This role leads the development of robotic and automated systems supporting industrial & collaborative robotics, micro-automation, AMRs, and flexible part feeding. You’ll work closely with customers, project managers, and internal teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality systems—while enjoying significantly lower travel than typical integrator roles.

What You’ll Do

• Lead design, programming, and startup of robotic cells and automation systems
• Develop PLC, HMI, and robotic code from scratch
• Support projects from concept through customer acceptance
• Serve as a technical leader in AMR and robotics technologies
• Communicate directly with customers, panel shops, and internal teams
• Track project cost, schedule, and milestones
• Lead customer training and mentor internal engineers
• Participate in limited on-call support (2–3 times/year)

Technical Expertise

• Fanuc and other robotics platforms (ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa, Mitsubishi)

Qualifications

• 10+ years automation/robotics experience
• Strong customer-facing and project leadership skills
• Travel up to 25–30% (primarily Midwest), with possibly more during training phase

Seniority level: Not applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Robotics Engineering