Senior PLC Controls Engineer - Robotics and Manufacturing

Wegner CPAs; Verona (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wegner CPAs is assisting a Verona, WI client in finding a Controls Engineer to join their hands-on manufacturing and robotics team. The role focuses on developing, testing, and deploying PLC programs for automated systems and robotic cells on the production floor.

You’ll collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing colleagues to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software, troubleshoot issues, and drive projects from programming through commissioning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PLC programming experience using ladder logic and/or structured text.
• Experience with Siemens or Allen-Bradley PLC platforms.
• Background in manufacturing automation, robotics, custom machinery, or machine building.
• Ability to define technical requirements, develop solutions, and validate system performance through testing.
• Comfort working in a hands-on manufacturing or shop environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A sense of ownership and pride in developing reliable systems that perform in real-world production environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and test PLC programs for automated manufacturing systems and robotic cells.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and assembly teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Participate in machine testing, debugging, and commissioning to ensure systems perform as intended.
• Take ownership of your work from initial programming through final implementation, seeing projects through to successful completion.

Skills

PLC programming

Siemens/AB PLCs

Automation robotics

Requirements analysis

Shop-floor Experience

Troubleshooting

Ownership mindset

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Wegner CPAs is assisting a Verona, WI client in finding a Controls Engineer to join their hands-on manufacturing and robotics team. The role focuses on developing, testing, and deploying PLC programs for automated systems and robotic cells on the production floor.

You’ll collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing colleagues to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software, troubleshoot issues, and drive projects from programming through commissioning.