Senior Automation Engineer: Lead Design & Commissioning

Pieper Electric; Town of Wrightstown (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pieper Automation is seeking a Lead Automation Engineer to direct design, programming, implementation and commissioning of industrial automation systems for manufacturing. You will guide PLC/HMI architecture, system integration, and mentor junior engineers.

You will collaborate with project managers, designers, engineers, field teams, and customers to deliver reliable, scalable automation solutions, while upholding safety and industry standards and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in automation engineering.
• Proven experience leading automation projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and programming of automation and control systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate project teams.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with managers, designers, vendors, and customers.

Skills

Automation leadership

Control systems

PLCs/SCADA

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Pieper Automation is seeking a Lead Automation Engineer to direct design, programming, implementation and commissioning of industrial automation systems for manufacturing. You will guide PLC/HMI architecture, system integration, and mentor junior engineers.

You will collaborate with project managers, designers, engineers, field teams, and customers to deliver reliable, scalable automation solutions, while upholding safety and industry standards and driving continuous improvement.