Lead Robotics Technician – Custom Machinery & Vision System Integration

Mindscope; Brown Deer (WI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Mindscope seeks a Lead Robotics Technician to drive the end-to-end setup, integration, and commissioning of custom automation and vision systems in Brown Deer, WI. You will own the robotic cell architecture, calibrations, and PLC handshakes while mentoring shop staff on best practices.

Ideal candidates bring 4–6 years of hands-on robotics/PLC experience, multi-brand robot fluency (FANUC, Yaskawa, ABB), CAD/SolidWorks proficiency, and willingness to travel 30–40% globally for project installation

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of hands-on robotic and PLC integration experience.
• Fluency with FANUC, Yaskawa Motoman, ABB robotics.
• Experience with offline robot simulation software and CAD/SolidWorks.
• Troubleshooting across robotic, electrical, fluid power, and mechanical domains.
• Experience with Cognex or Keyence vision systems.
• Engineering degree (2- or 4-year) and willingness to travel 30–40% globally.
• Residence within 45 minutes of Brown Deer, WI.

Responsibilities

• Start up robotic platforms from scratch, including setup, calibration, mastering, and I/O configurations.
• Design robot programming architecture and handshaking with central PLCs and material handling platforms.
• Lead full build and shop debug lifecycle to meet quality and cycle-time standards.
• Lead mechanical and electrical assembly and troubleshoot complex control wiring.
• Program and integrate vision systems for part guidance and inspection.
• Assist Applications with build estimates and quotes; support documentation and mentoring.

Skills

Robotics integration

PLC integration

Multi-brand robotics

CAD/SolidWorks

Vision systems

Travel willingness

Local to Milwaukee area

Education

Engineering degree (2 or 4 years)

Tools

Off-line robot simulation

Job description

Lead Robotics Technician – Custom Machinery & Vision System Integration

Job Order ID: 4811

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: $83200-104000/Yr

Web Publication Date: 10/21/2026 12:00:00 AM

Job Location: Brown Deer, WI 53209

Up to $104,000 Annual Base ($50.00/hr) + Overtime Brown Deer / Greater Milwaukee Area 1st Shift Direct-Hire

• Pay & Incentives: Up to $50.00/hr baseline ($104,000 annually, depending on experience) + premium overtime earnings and a comprehensive corporate benefits package.


• Work Pattern/Schedule: Dedicated 1st Shift schedule based out of the Brown Deer shop for ground-up custom automation builds, paired with 30%-40% domestic and international travel for field commissioning.


• Environment & Company Profile: Direct-hire seat with a premier, family-owned automation leader featuring a century-long legacy of engineering excellence, zero corporate bureaucracy, and high market stability across global sectors.


• Core Technical Scope: Ground-up robotic setup and calibration (FANUC, Yaskawa, ABB), PLC program handshaking, 2D/3D industrial vision system integration (Cognex, Keyence), assembly mentorship, and SolidWorks CAD referencing.


• Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires a completed 2-year or 4-year Engineering Degree, 4-6 years of hands-on robotic & PLC integration experience, valid driver's license/passport capability, and residency within 45 minutes of the Brown Deer / Greater Milwaukee area.

This isn't a repetitive field service role in a standard factory; it is a senior-level position within a high-tier engineering and manufacturing firm that specializes in custom, large-scale industrial machinery. With a massive legacy in the automation space, this company builds sophisticated systems for sectors ranging from automotive to consumer goods.

You will be a vital member of an elite engineering team, working on high-complexity, ground-up projects that are deployed to facilities across the globe. The company culture is rooted in a supportive, family-oriented environment that values individual contribution over corporate bureaucracy. Because the client base is global, the business enjoys incredible stability and consistent growth. This role offers the unique challenge of seeing a project through its entire lifecycle: from initial design kickoff to final debug and on-site commissioning for a diverse array of global partners.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Robotic System Commissioning: Start up robotic platforms from scratch, including initial setup, frame calibration, mastering, and I/O communication configurations.


• Architecture & Logic Handshaking: Design full robot programming architecture, ensuring seamless handshaking with central PLC programs and stand-alone material handling platforms.


• Full Build & Debug Lifecycle: Collaborate directly with project leads through the entire build and shop debug process to ensure 100% quality, reliability, and cycle-time delivery standards.


• Hardware Assembly & Wire Tracing: Lead the mechanical and electrical assembly of custom automated systems, including troubleshooting complex control wiring and optimizing specialized tooling builds.


• Vision System Integration: Program, calibrate, and integrate advanced Vision Systems hardware and software into robotic cells and automated equipment for part guidance and inspection.


• Applications & Quoting Support: Assist the Applications department with technical insights when developing new cell designs, estimating build hours, and generating custom quotes.


• Documentation & Team Leadership: Manage project documentation and cycle time charts while mentoring shop assembly personnel to ensure high efficiencies and adherence to customer specifications.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Technical Mastery: 4-6 years of dedicated experience in Robotic and PLC integration for industrial custom manufacturing equipment.


• Multi-Brand Robotics Depth: Hands-on fluency programming and debugging major industrial robot platforms (FANUC, Yaskawa Motoman, ABB).


• Software & CAD Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Robotic Offline Simulation software, PLC logic troubleshooting, and referencing digital assemblies inside CAD/SolidWorks.


• Multi-Domain Troubleshooting: Expert-level capability to diagnose and repair automated systems across robotic, electrical, fluid power, and mechanical domains.


• Vision Integration: Proven background in troubleshooting and programming Vision System hardware and software (e.g., Cognex, Keyence).


• Education & Travel Flexibility: Completed 2-year or 4-year Engineering Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Software) and full willingness to travel 30%-40% globally for project commissioning.


• Location & Authorization: Residence established within a comfortable, daily 45-minute driving radius of the Brown Deer / Greater Milwaukee area.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Advanced Vision Programming: Deep experience configuring Cognex In-Sight or FANUC iRVision hardware for high-speed tracking or robotic guidance.


• PLC Software Depth: Direct experience writing or editing logic in Rockwell Automation (Studio 5000) or Siemens (TIA Portal) environments.


• Simulation Software: Hands-on experience with FANUC RoboGuide or ABB RobotStudio for cell layout reach testing.