Senior Robotics & Controls Engineer - Turnkey Automation

6 Degrees Search; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Senior Robotics & Controls Engineer for turnkey systems integration in the Greater Milwaukee area. The role focuses on building ground-up automated cells, commissioning on-site, and leading multi-disciplinary teams.

You will manage 30–40% domestic and international field assignments, work with Fanuc, Yaskawa, and ABB platforms, and ensure seamless PLC handshaking and vision integration. A 2–4 year engineering degree and US work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• 2- or 4-year Engineering degree required.
• 4–6 years of dedicated robotics & PLC integration experience.
• Hands-on mastery of major robot brands with PLC troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with industrial vision systems, CAD/SolidWorks, and offline simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Initialize robotic cell setups and calibrations on Fanuc/ABB/Yaskawa platforms.
• Design control logic to coordinate PLCs and equipment.
• Deploy and program industrial vision systems for guidance and inspection.
• Lead in-house assembly, wiring verification, and EOAT integration.
• Oversee field commissioning 30–40% domestically and internationally.
• Support applications engineering with layout insights and feasibility data.
• Mentor junior technicians and optimize build workflows.

Skills

Robotics integration

PLC troubleshooting

Industrial vision

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree (2- or 4-year)

Tools

Fanuc

Yaskawa

ABB

SolidWorks

Cognex/iRVision

RobotStudio

Job description

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Senior Robotics & Controls Engineer for turnkey systems integration in the Greater Milwaukee area. The role focuses on building ground-up automated cells, commissioning on-site, and leading multi-disciplinary teams.

You will manage 30–40% domestic and international field assignments, work with Fanuc, Yaskawa, and ABB platforms, and ensure seamless PLC handshaking and vision integration. A 2–4 year engineering degree and US work authorization are required.