Rockwell PLCs & Servo Motion Engineer (25–50% Travel)

Workforce Recruiter; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Workforce Recruiter is seeking an Automation & Controls Software Engineer for a Rockwell-based role in the Greater Milwaukee area. You will design and implement PLC/HMI software, integrate interfaces, and troubleshoot EtherNet/IP and multi-axis servo systems in a high-tech lab.

The position values a strong engineering foundation with 2+ years in controls, a related degree, and willingness to travel 25–50% with weekend comp days.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience designing, building, and programming controls software with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms (Studio 5000/RSLogix).
• Degree in Automation Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• Willingness to travel domestically 25–50%, with guaranteed weekend comp days.
• Residence within 45-minute drive of Greater Milwaukee/Washington County area.
• U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card).

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC and HMI software from scratch for complex automated machinery using Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View.
• Integrate operator interfaces with Visual Studio/C# and relational databases for enterprise data tracking.
• Review AutoCAD electrical panel layouts for BOMs and safety compliance.
• Configure EtherNet/IP networks, servo drives, vision systems, and safety PLCs.
• Lead on-site client commissioning and sign-offs during deployments.

Skills

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley depth

PLC programming

HMI design

EtherNet/IP

Servo motion control

AutoCAD schematics

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Automation Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Studio 5000

RSLogix

FactoryTalk View

AutoCAD

Visual Studio/C#

Job description

Workforce Recruiter is seeking an Automation & Controls Software Engineer for a Rockwell-based role in the Greater Milwaukee area. You will design and implement PLC/HMI software, integrate interfaces, and troubleshoot EtherNet/IP and multi-axis servo systems in a high-tech lab.

The position values a strong engineering foundation with 2+ years in controls, a related degree, and willingness to travel 25–50% with weekend comp days.