Senior Automation Systems Integrator – Robotics & Vision Systems

Software Placement Group, SPG; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium overtime pay

Benefits package

Job summary

Software Placement Group (SPG) in the Greater Milwaukee area seeks a senior robotic systems integrator to own turnkey robotic cell projects from design through on-site commissioning at client facilities worldwide. You will work with Fanuc, ABB, and Yaskawa platforms to ensure seamless integration across electrical, mechanical, and vision subsystems.

This role requires 4–6 years of robotics and PLC experience, plus hands-on CAD/SolidWorks and vision-system expertise.

Qualifications

• 2- or 4-year engineering degree required (Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Software).
• 4–6 years of industrial robotics and PLC integration experience on custom manufacturing machinery.
• Hands-on mastery of Fanuc, Yaskawa, or ABB robot platforms and PLC troubleshooting.
• Experience with industrial vision systems, offline simulation tools, and CAD/SolidWorks.
• Travel up to 40% domestically and internationally; valid driver's license and passport.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.
• Must reside within 45 minutes of the Greater Milwaukee area.

Responsibilities

• Execute ground-up robotic cell setups and calibration on Fanuc, ABB, or Yaskawa platforms.
• Program cell control logic and ensure handshaking with master PLCs and equipment.
• Integrate vision hardware/software for part guidance, inspection, and high-speed handling.
• Collaborate with project engineering through shop-floor assembly and EOAT integration.
• Travel 30–40% domestically and internationally for on-site startup and commissioning.
• Provide cycle-time analyses and feasibility data for applications engineering and quoting.
• Mentor in-house assembly personnel on build workflows and client specs.

Skills

Fanuc

Yaskawa

ABB

PLC troubleshooting

Industrial vision

CAD/SolidWorks

Robot integration

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

RoboGuide

RobotStudio

SolidWorks

Rockwell Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

Vision systems hardware

Job description

Location: Greater Milwaukee, WI (North Milwaukee / Brown Deer vicinity) | Schedule: Full-Time, Direct Hire, 1st Shift, On-site | Compensation: $83,200 - $104,000 ($40.00 - $50.00/hr) plus overtime

Overview

A privately held automation systems integrator with a century-long legacy of engineering excellence designs complex, turnkey automated systems for manufacturing clients across automotive, consumer goods, and heavy industrial sectors. This senior-level, direct-hire role offers full ownership of custom robotic cell projects from initial design through shop-floor debug and on-site commissioning at client facilities worldwide.

What you'll do

• Execute ground-up robotic cell setups, calibrations, and I/O communication network configuration on Fanuc, ABB, or Yaskawa platforms
• Program robot cell control logic and architecture to ensure seamless handshaking with master PLC controllers and standalone equipment
• Integrate, configure, and program industrial vision hardware and software for part guidance, inspection, and high-speed handling
• Partner with project engineering teams through shop-floor assembly, control wiring verification, and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) integration
• Travel 30–40% domestically and internationally to lead on-site mechanical/electrical startup and final commissioning with manufacturing partners
• Provide technical layout insights, cycle-time analyses, and feasibility data to support applications engineering and customer quoting
• Mentor in-house assembly personnel and junior technicians on build workflows and client specifications

Required qualifications

• 2-Year or 4-Year Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Software Engineering)
• 4 to 6 years of dedicated industrial robotics and PLC integration experience on custom manufacturing machinery
• Hands-on mastery of Fanuc, Yaskawa, or ABB robot platforms combined with advanced PLC troubleshooting skills
• Hands-on proficiency with industrial vision systems, offline simulation tools, and CAD/SolidWorks software
• Expert ability to diagnose and debug complex automated machinery across robotic, electrical, fluid power, and mechanical domains
• Ability to travel 30% to 40%, with a valid Driver’s License and active Passport capability
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card) required
• Must reside within a 45-minute daily commuting radius of the Greater Milwaukee, WI area (North Milwaukee / Brown Deer vicinity)

Preferred qualifications

• Deep experience programming Cognex, Keyence, or FANUC iRVision hardware and software packages
• Advanced proficiency writing or troubleshooting logic in Rockwell Automation (Studio 5000) or Siemens (TIA Portal) environments
• Hands-on experience with RoboGuide, RobotStudio, or SolidWorks for cell layout and reach studies

Compensation and benefits

• $83,200 – $104,000 annually ($40.00 – $50.00/hr), scaling with technical depth (lower end equating to roughly $40,000 semi-annual base before overtime)
• Premium overtime pay
• Full corporate benefits package

Why this role

This is a direct-hire seat offering total project ownership—from initial cell design and in-house build through shop-floor debug and high-impact commissioning on client factory floors worldwide—within a supportive, non-bureaucratic culture that values engineering craftsmanship.