Senior Automation Engineer & Projects Lead

PPC Partners Inc.; Town of Wrightstown (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PPC Partners Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a Lead Automation Engineer to guide design, programming, and commissioning of industrial automation systems for manufacturing processes. You will lead PLC/SCADA projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure safety and quality across activities.

The role requires 10+ years in automation, a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, and strong leadership to deliver reliable, scalable solutions for customers and field teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of automation experience with leadership roles.
• Proven ability to lead automation projects and guide teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, programming, and commissioning of automation systems per customer specs and standards.
• Provide technical leadership across PLCs, HMIs, and control architecture.
• Mentor junior engineers and support project planning and execution.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance across projects.

Skills

Automation leadership

PLC/SCADA design

Control system architecture

Team mentoring

Project leadership

Safety compliance

Drive systems robotics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PPC Partners Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a Lead Automation Engineer to guide design, programming, and commissioning of industrial automation systems for manufacturing processes. You will lead PLC/SCADA projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure safety and quality across activities.

The role requires 10+ years in automation, a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, and strong leadership to deliver reliable, scalable solutions for customers and field teams.