Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer; Manufacturing

Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer

Location: New Berlin, WI (Hybrid Flexibility)

Salary: $115,000 – $125,000 + Full Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

Note: No Relocation / No Sponsorship

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer to join our Advanced Manufacturing team as a Corporate Subject Matter Expert (SME). This is a high-level design and architecture role
—not a maintenance position. You will define standards, write code, and scale the automated systems that power our global manufacturing operations.

• Education:
  
  BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
• Experience:
  
  7–10 years of Rockwell Logix PLC programming and discrete manufacturing automation
• Technical Breadth:
  Control panel design, field wiring, and implementing programs for new product introductions (NPI)
• Travel:
  Ability to take occasional day trips to regional sites for equipment support and vendor qualification

• True Ownership:
  Set corporate standards and specifications for factory-level control systems.
• Cutting-Edge Technology:
  Work with Rockwell Logix, GE RXi, Fanuc robotics, machine vision, and IIoT/MES integration.
• Flexibility: “Dress for Your Day” culture with flexible remote options for appointments, illness, or inclement weather.
• Impact:
  Your work keeps the lights on when the grid fails.

• System Architecture:
  Design, implement, and scale automated control systems using sound engineering principles.
• PLC/IPC Programming:
  Architect, debug, and document reusable PLC code that interacts with robots, conveyors, and third‑party equipment.
• Digital Transformation:
  Collaborate with IT to connect manufacturing assets to the enterprise network using SCADA, Historians, and OPC servers.
• Safety Leadership:
  Implement ANSI/RIA/OSHA‑compliant safety systems to safeguard high‑volume equipment.
• Project Management:
  Lead RFQ/RFP processes, manage external machine suppliers, and drive equipment qualification through FAT/SAT.
• Mentorship:
  Act as a technical resource and mentor junior engineers on best practices.

• Platforms: GE RXi, Fanuc Robotics, Industry 4.0 software (SQL, Python, Java)
• Safety:
  Safety PLC programming and machine safety circuits
• Systems:
  Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP and MES integration