PLC Controls Engineer - Robotics & HMI Specialist

Selectek, Inc.; Verona (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectek, Inc. in Madison, WI is seeking a Controls Engineer/PLC Programmer to design and program PLC control systems, develop HMIs, and integrate robots. The role involves field support, problem-solving on live equipment, and collaboration across engineering teams.

A bachelor’s in engineering is a plus, with hands-on experience valued. Travel to customer sites (about 15%) is expected, and candidates should be proficient with multiple PLC platforms and electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting in an industrial automation, machine building, or plant maintenance setting.
• Working knowledge of at least one PLC platform (Allen-Bradley, Omron, Beckhoff/Codesys, Siemens, Keyence); training on others will be provided.
• Ability to read and work from electrical schematics.
• Comfort with a meter and a laptop on the floor, troubleshooting I/O, sensors, and drives on a live machine.
• Able to run a project independently and ask for help when it is bigger than one person.
• Willingness to travel for commissioning and startup, approximately 15%.

Responsibilities

• Design and program PLC control systems, primarily in ladder logic.
• Develop HMI applications (Keyence VT, FactoryTalk Optix, and similar).
• Program and integrate Fanuc robots into custom work cells.
• Commission and tune VFDs and servo motion axes.
• Support control panel design, build, and debug with electrical designers and technicians.
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls problems on the floor and at customer sites.
• Travel to customer sites for installation, startup, and field support.
• Work with mechanical and electrical engineers through the life of a project, and with sales during quoting when needed.
• Document control programs and produce operator training material.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Robot integration

VFD/servo tuning

Electrical schematics

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferred)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Omron PLC

Beckhoff/Codesys

Siemens PLC

Keyence VT

FactoryTalk Optix

Job description

Selectek, Inc. in Madison, WI is seeking a Controls Engineer/PLC Programmer to design and program PLC control systems, develop HMIs, and integrate robots. The role involves field support, problem-solving on live equipment, and collaboration across engineering teams.

A bachelor’s in engineering is a plus, with hands-on experience valued. Travel to customer sites (about 15%) is expected, and candidates should be proficient with multiple PLC platforms and electrical schematics.