PLC Controls Engineer – Studio 5000 & Motion Control

Software Placement Group, SPG; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Full benefits package

Guaranteed comp days

Job summary

Software Placement Group, SPG is looking for a PLC Controls Engineer to design and implement automation solutions in Germantown, WI. This full-time position involves diverse technical challenges and significant project ownership from inception to commissioning.

The ideal candidate will have experience in PLC programming using Rockwell platforms and a technical degree. The job includes a competitive salary of up to $110,000 plus profit sharing and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years programming controls software using Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms.
• Must reside within 45-minute commute of Greater Milwaukee area.
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC programs and HMI interfaces from scratch.
• Integrate operator interfaces and build enterprise-level data tracking.
• Review electrical panel layouts and control schematics in AutoCAD.
• Lead on-site client commissioning as primary technical authority.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI interfaces

C#

AutoCAD

EtherNet/IP

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Automation, EE, CS

Tools

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

Visual Studio

Job description

Location: Germantown, WI (Greater Milwaukee / Washington County corridor) | Schedule: Full-time, on-site engineering lab with 25%-50% domestic travel for commissioning | Compensation: Up to $110,000 base salary + profit sharing

Overview

A fast-growing custom systems integration firm is seeking a PLC Controls Engineer to design and deploy ground-up automation solutions for industrial clients. This role offers technical variety and full ownership of projects from design through startup, working on systems ranging from sortation networks to robotic welding cells and multi-axis servo systems.

What you'll do

• Develop PLC programs and HMI interfaces from scratch for automated machinery, robotic cells, and sorting systems using Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View
• Integrate operator interfaces and build enterprise-level data tracking using Visual Studio, C#, and relational databases
• Review and validate electrical panel layouts and control schematics in AutoCAD against BOMs and safety standards
• Configure, calibrate, and troubleshoot EtherNet/IP networks, multi-axis servo drives, machine vision systems, and safety PLCs
• Lead on-site client commissioning as the primary technical authority, supervising installations and final system sign-offs

Required qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience programming controls software from scratch using Rockwell / Allen-Bradley platforms (Studio 5000 / RSLogix)
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as Automation, EE, CS, or a related field
• Willingness to travel domestically 25% to 50% for integration rollouts
• Demonstrated professional stability and long-term commitment with prior engineering teams
• Residence within a 45-minute commute of the Greater Milwaukee / Washington County area
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder

Preferred qualifications

• Hands-on setup of multi-axis servo motion systems or industrial vision platforms (Cognex, Keyence)
• High-level programming fluency in C#, VB.NET, or SQL
• Experience with FANUC or similar industrial robotics programming or integration

Compensation and benefits

• Up to $110,000 starting base salary, calibrated for junior, mid, and senior experience levels
• Profit sharing
• Full benefits package
• Guaranteed comp days for weekend commissioning work

Why this role

This position offers full technical ownership from design to startup, wide project variety, and a strict travel-comp policy that protects work-life balance during field commissioning.