Senior Robotics & Controls Lead – Global Turnkey Automation

True North Consultants, Inc.

Milwaukee (WI)

On-site

USD 83,000 - 104,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Robotics & Controls Engineer to lead turnkey automation projects in the Greater Milwaukee area.

You will manage ground-up cell builds, on-site commissioning, and international field deployments, with a direct-hire placement and a 1st shift schedule. The role requires a 2- or 4-year engineering degree, 4–6 years of robotics/PLC/vision integration experience, and travel up to 40%.

Qualifications

2-year or 4-year engineering degree required.
4–6 years of robotics, PLC, and vision integration experience.
Hands-on mastery of Fanuc, Yaskawa, or ABB robots with PLC troubleshooting.
Experience with industrial vision systems, offline simulation tools, and CAD/SolidWorks.
Travel 30–40% and valid driver’s license and passport.
Residency within 45-minute commute of Greater Milwaukee, WI.

Responsibilities

Initialize robotic platforms and configure I/O networks on Fanuc, ABB, or Yaskawa systems.
Design control logic and architecture to synchronize with master PLCs and equipment.
Deploy industrial vision systems for part guidance and inspection.
Lead in-house assembly, debugging, and EOAT integration.
Execute field commissioning with 30–40% travel domestically and internationally.
Support applications engineering with layouts, cycle-time analyses, and quotes.
Provide floor mentorship to optimize workflows.