Senior ABB Robotics & PLC Engineer – Onsite & Travel

6 Degrees Search; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & retirement benefits

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, program and deploy ABB robotics systems in Waukesha County, with up to 30% travel for client sites. You will lead end-to-end automation builds, simulate with RobotStudio, and integrate with Allen-Bradley PLCs to deliver robust, field-ready automation solutions.

The role requires 5+ years ABB programming experience, RAPID knowledge, and a willingness to travel; on-site work in Wisconsin with a strong engineering culture and global

Qualifications

• 5+ years of verifiable ABB programming depth (RAPID & RobotStudio).
• 2+ years of practical PLC development and ladder logic with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Studio 5000.

Responsibilities

• Write, simulate and optimize RAPID code and RobotStudio models to integrate ABB robots with PLCs and plant automation.
• Lead full-lifecycle custom machine projects from concept to floor build and testing.
• Configure hardware and fieldbus protocols (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET) for ABB packages and EOAT.
• Troubleshoot pathing, cycle-time, mechanical and logic issues on build floor and in the field.
• Travel up to 30% to lead installations, SAT and client sign-offs.
• Create system logic documentation, operation sequences and electrical schematics.

Skills

ABB robotics

PLC programming

Motion control

Work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Robotics/Mechatronics

Tools

RobotStudio

RAPID programming

Studio 5000

Job description

6 Degrees Search is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, program and deploy ABB robotics systems in Waukesha County, with up to 30% travel for client sites. You will lead end-to-end automation builds, simulate with RobotStudio, and integrate with Allen-Bradley PLCs to deliver robust, field-ready automation solutions.

The role requires 5+ years ABB programming experience, RAPID knowledge, and a willingness to travel; on-site work in Wisconsin with a strong engineering culture and global