Rockwell PLCs & Servo Motion Engineer — Ground-Up Automation

6 Degrees Search; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible day shift

Comp time for weekend work

Job summary

6 Degrees Search in Wisconsin's Greater Milwaukee area seeks an Automation & Controls Software Engineer experienced with Rockwell PLCs to design from scratch, implement HMI interfaces, and integrate servo motion systems for complex machinery.

You'll work in a high-tech lab with access to project leadership, travel 25% to 50% domestically, and a compensation package including base salary up to $110,000 plus profit sharing and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ground-Up PLC/controls development experience with Rockwell platforms.
• Engineering degree in automation, electrical or CS or related field.
• Willingness to travel 25–50% for project rollouts.
• Demonstrated stability and long-term commitment.

Responsibilities

• Architect Ground-Up PLC/HMI software for complex machinery.
• Integrate operator interfaces and data tracking systems.
• Review electrical panel layouts and schematics in AutoCAD.
• Configure EtherNet/IP networks and multi-axis servo drives.
• Lead on-site client commissioning and sign-offs.

Skills

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

RSLogix

FactoryTalk View

EtherNet/IP

Servo motion control

AutoCAD schematics

PLC programming

Education

Associate’s degree in Automation Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

AutoCAD

Studio 5000

RSLogix

FactoryTalk View

Job description

6 Degrees Search in Wisconsin's Greater Milwaukee area seeks an Automation & Controls Software Engineer experienced with Rockwell PLCs to design from scratch, implement HMI interfaces, and integrate servo motion systems for complex machinery.

You'll work in a high-tech lab with access to project leadership, travel 25% to 50% domestically, and a compensation package including base salary up to $110,000 plus profit sharing and comprehensive benefits.