Control Project Engineer
Controls Project Engineer
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Salary: Up to $150,000 + Benefits
About the Role
Join a custom automation company that designs and builds automated manufacturing equipment for customers across a variety of industries. This role offers the opportunity to lead controls projects from concept through commissioning while working with advanced automation technologies.
Responsibilities
- Design and program PLC and HMI systems
- Lead controls execution on custom automation projects
- Support robotics, machine vision, motion control, and industrial networking
- Commission systems and provide startup support
- Work directly with customers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
Qualifications
- Experience with PLC and HMI programming, preferably Allen-Bradley
- Background in custom automation, machine building, or systems integration
- Experience with troubleshooting and commissioning automated equipment
- Robotics, vision, and motion control experience preferred
- Strong communication and project ownership skills
Why Join?
- Up to $150k base salary
- Full project lifecycle ownership
- Exposure to robotics, vision, motion control, and advanced automation systems
- Low travel (5-20%)
- Strong technical growth and leadership opportunities
- Variety of projects instead of supporting a single manufacturing facility
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