Senior Automation Engineer - ABB Robotics Specialist
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Engineering
Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Automation Engineering
Senior Automation Engineer - ABB Robotics Specialist
- 5+ years of hands‑on experience programming ABB robots in industrial automation and a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Robotics (or equivalent experience) are both requirements for this position
- Proficiency in ABB Robot Studio and RAPID programming is essential, along with experience in leisure storefront PLC programming (Allen‑Bradley or similar) are also required
- Domestic and international travel to customer sites is up to 30%
- Pay is up to $120,000 for a well qualified candidate
- Must be a United States citizen or Green Card holder
- No remote as it is onsite while not traveling
- Full‑time, permanent, W‑2 employee
- Full benefits
- No relocation
- Located in the Waukesha, Wisconsin area
This employee‑oriented, family‑oriented, customer‑oriented, custom industrial automation certified systems integration company is hiring a full time, permanent Senior Automation Engineer - ABB Robotics Specialist. Work is consistent as the employer is growing and customers are well diversified. The company seeks out employees that love technology as the technology is andra leading edge. Employees are never bored here as every project is custom and unique.
Products are created that have never been created before. Creativity and continuous learning are valued and promoted. The employees are very creative and a lot of R&D is put into projects. They have a strong corporate culture and employees are not viewed as a number. Management makes work/life balance a priority. Engineers get to see their unique projects being built on the shop floor.
and responsibilities of the successful candidate will२२ include the following:
- Develop and optimize robot programs using ABB Robot Studio and RAPID, focusing on integrating robotic systems with PLCs and automation controls
- Contribute to the full project lifecycle, including system design, simulation, testing, and debugging
- Perform initial setup, configuration, and system startup for ABB robotics and any related third‑party software
- Resolve complex robotic and system integration issues (troubleshooting) both in‑house and on‑site, ensuring thorough program and system documentation
- Travel up to 30% annually (domestic/international) for system installation, commissioning, and customer support
- 5+ years of hands‑on experience programming ABB robots in industrial automation environments
- 2+ years of ABB Robot Studio and RAPID programming experience
- 2+ years of experience with PLC programming (Allen‑Bradley or similar)
- 2+ years of experience with industrial automation, motion control, and machine safety systems
- Possess the ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%
- Possess a solid work history
- Being a US citizen or green card holder
- Having a residence within a 45‑minute drive
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