Senior Automation & Robotics Integration Specialist (Vision Systems & PLCs)

H. T. PROF Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group seeks a Senior Automation & Robotics Integration Specialist to lead ground-up automation projects.

You will own robotic cell design, integration, and commissioning with global partners, leveraging Fanuc, Yaskawa, and ABB platforms. With 4–6 years of industrial robotics experience, you will program vision systems, develop control logic, and oversee in-house builds through to client-site commissioning, including 30–40% travel.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Software.
• 4–6 years of hands-on robotics & PLC integration experience.
• Hands-on mastery of Fanuc, Yaskawa, or ABB robot platforms with advanced PLC troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with industrial vision systems, CAD/SolidWorks, and offline simulation tools.
• Willingness to travel 30%–40% domestically and internationally (passport required).
• Residence within 45-minute commute of Greater Milwaukee, WI.

Responsibilities

• Initialize robotic platforms and cell setups with Fanuc/ABB/Yaskawa.
• Design control logic coordinating with master PLCs and automation equipment.
• Deploy and program industrial vision systems for guidance and inspection.
• Lead in-house assembly, wiring verification, and EOAT integration.
• Execute field commissioning with 30–40% travel for on-site deployments.
• Provide technical layouts, cycle-time analyses, and feasibility data for quotes.
• Mentor junior technicians to optimize build workflows.

Skills

Robotics integration

PLC troubleshooting

Vision systems

CAD/SolidWorks

Mentorship

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Fanuc

Yaskawa

ABB

Job description

Senior Automation & Robotics Integration Specialist (Vision Systems & PLCs)

• COMPENSATION: $40.00 to $50.00/Hour ($83,200 – $104,000 baseline annual target scaling with technical depth) + Premium Overtime + Full Benefits Package
• WORK SCHEDULE: 1st Shift | High autonomy on ground-up custom automated cell builds
• EDUCATION: 2-Year or 4-Year Engineering Degree required (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Software)
• EXPERIENCE: 4 to 6 years of dedicated, hands-on experience executing robotic, PLC, and vision system integration tasks for custom industrial equipment
• HARDWARE DEPTH: Current proficiency with Fanuc, Yaskawa, or ABB robotics platforms alongside master PLC troubleshooting capabilities
• VISION SYSTEMS: Verifiable experience troubleshooting, positioning, and programming advanced industrial vision hardware/software platforms
• TRAVEL PROFILE: 30% to 40% domestic and international travel for high-impact system commissioning and client site installations
• REQUIREMENTS: Valid Driver’s License and Passport capability; residing within a 45-minute daily commute of the Greater Milwaukee area (North Milwaukee / Brown Deer vicinity)

If you are an experienced robotics specialist looking to step away from repetitive field service or line maintenance and own high-complexity, ground-up custom automation projects, this senior-level seat is built for you. The employer is a premier, privately held automation leader with a century-long legacy of engineering excellence, designing complex turnkey automated systems deployed globally across automotive, consumer goods, and industrial sectors.

Operating with a supportive, non-bureaucratic culture that deeply respects engineering craftsmanship, this organization gives you total project ownership. You will lead robotic builds from initial cell design kickoff and physical in-house build, through shop-floor debug, and ultimately to high-impact commissioning on client factory floors worldwide.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Initialize Robotic Platforms: Execute ground-up cell setups, coordinate calibrations, and I/O communication network configurations on Fanuc, ABB, or Yaskawa robotics.
• Design Control Logic & Architecture: Program robot cell architecture to ensure seamless handshaking and logic coordination with master PLC controllers and standalone equipment.
• Deploy Industrial Vision Systems: Integrate, configure, and program advanced industrial vision hardware and software platforms for precise part guidance, inspection, and handling.
• Lead In-House Assembly & Debug: Partner with project engineering teams through full shop-floor assembly, control wiring verification, and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) integration.
• Execute Field Commissioning: Travel 30–40% to oversee on-site deployment, mechanical/electrical startup, and final commissioning with global manufacturing partners.
• Support Applications Engineering: Provide technical layout insights, cycle-time analyses, and feasibility data for prospective customer designs and quotes.
• Provide Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Guide in-house assembly personnel and junior technicians to optimize build workflows and adhere to client specifications.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Education: 2-Year or 4-Year Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Software Engineering).
• 4 to 6 years of dedicated industrial robotics & PLC integration experience on custom manufacturing machinery.
• Robotics & Controls Depth: Hands-on mastery of Fanuc, Yaskawa, or ABB robot platforms combined with advanced PLC troubleshooting skills.
• Vision & Digital Tools: Hands-on proficiency with industrial vision systems, offline simulation tools, and CAD/SolidWorks software.
• Multidisciplinary Troubleshooting: Expert ability to diagnose and debug complex automated machinery across robotic, electrical, fluid power, and mechanical domains.
• Travel Willingness: Ability to travel 30% to 40% domestically and internationally (valid Driver's License and active Passport capability required).
• Employment Reliability: A dependable, progressive career history demonstrating strong technical tenure and long-term commitment.
• Local Proximity: Residing within a 45-minute commuting radius of the Greater Milwaukee, WI area.