Rockwell PLCs & Servo Motion Engineer – Travel

R.L. Barclay & Associates; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

R.L. Barclay & Associates is seeking an Automation & Controls Software Engineer to develop ground-up Rockwell PLC/HMI software for high-velocity automated systems in a high-tech lab near the Greater Milwaukee area.

The role emphasizes custom, end-to-end software delivery with direct access to project leadership. Expect 25%–50% domestic travel, a flexible, growth-oriented environment, and immediate involvement in field deployments and startup activities.

Qualifications

• Ground-Up Allen-Bradley depth with 2+ years designing, building, and programming controls software using Rockwell platforms.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Automation/EE/CS or related field.
• Willingness to travel 25%–50% domestically for rollouts and commissioning.
• Residence within 45 minutes of Greater Milwaukee / Washington County.

Responsibilities

• Architect Ground-Up PLC/HMI software for complex automated machinery and robotic cells using Studio 5000 / RSLogix and FactoryTalk View.
• Engineer high-level interfaces with Visual Studio, C#, and relational databases for enterprise data tracking.
• Audit electrical schematics in AutoCAD to align BOMs and safety standards.
• Configure EtherNet/IP communications and multi-axis servo drives; integrate motion systems and machine vision.
• Lead on-site client commissioning and final system sign-offs.

Skills

Allen-Bradley

Studio 5000

RSLogix

FactoryTalk View

EtherNet/IP

Servo motion control

AutoCAD

Education

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

Related technical discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

R.L. Barclay & Associates is seeking an Automation & Controls Software Engineer to develop ground-up Rockwell PLC/HMI software for high-velocity automated systems in a high-tech lab near the Greater Milwaukee area.

The role emphasizes custom, end-to-end software delivery with direct access to project leadership. Expect 25%–50% domestic travel, a flexible, growth-oriented environment, and immediate involvement in field deployments and startup activities.