Senior Robotics & Controls Engineer - Turnkey Automation

Sterling St James Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling St James Inc. in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Senior Robotics & Controls Engineer to own turnkey automation projects from cell design to site commissioning.

You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, implement Robotic platforms (Fanuc, Yaskawa, ABB), and ensure robust PLC communication and vision integration. The role requires 4–6 years of robotics and PLC experience, travel up to 40%, a valid driver’s license and passport, and a strong commitment to engineering craftsmanship on global

Qualifications

• Requires 2- or 4-year engineering degree.
• 4–6 years of industrial robotics and PLC integration experience.
• Hands-on mastery of Fanuc, Yaskawa and ABB platforms with PLC troubleshooting and vision systems.
• Willingness to travel 30–40% and reside within a 45-minute commute of Greater Milwaukee, WI.

Responsibilities

• Initialize ground-up robotic cell setups and calibrations.
• Design control logic coordinating with master PLCs.
• Deploy and program industrial vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, iRVision).
• Lead on-site commissioning and field service.
• Mentor junior technicians and support engineering.

Skills

Robotics mastery

Fanuc

Yaskawa

ABB

PLC troubleshooting

Industrial vision

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

RobotStudio

RoboGuide

iRVision

Job description

Sterling St James Inc. in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Senior Robotics & Controls Engineer to own turnkey automation projects from cell design to site commissioning.

You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, implement Robotic platforms (Fanuc, Yaskawa, ABB), and ensure robust PLC communication and vision integration. The role requires 4–6 years of robotics and PLC experience, travel up to 40%, a valid driver’s license and passport, and a strong commitment to engineering craftsmanship on global