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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Robotics Controls Engineer - Custom Systems Integration - **Company:** Impact - **Location:** Waukesha, WI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Ethernet, Rslogix, Robotic Automation Software, Systems Integration, Enterprise Integration, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment - **Published:** July 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8acaf50223a5fb06 ## About the Role * TECHNICAL DEPTH: 5+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience designing, programming, and integrating custom industrial automation systems and robotics * ROBOTICS & CONTROLS: Mastery of ABB RobotStudio and native RAPID coding, coupled with 2+ years interfacing robotic cells with Allen-Bradley PLCs (Studio 5000 / RSLogix) * TRAVEL & MOBILITY: Up to 30% domestic and international travel for high-visibility client installations, site commissioning, and acceptance testing (Valid U.S. Passport required) * REQUIREMENTS: US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a comfortable daily driving radius of the Waukesha, WI area If you are an elite robotics engineer feeling stifled by rigid corporate structures or repetitive plant maintenance, this direct-hire engineering seat is your ticket to true technical autonomy. The employer is a certified, premier custom industrial automation systems integrator in the Waukesha area with an unyielding backlog of custom contracts spanning aerospace, medical, and consumer goods sectors., * 5+ years of verifiable experience programming, commissioning, and configuring ABB robotic systems within custom industrial automation or systems integration environments. * Proven capability using ABB RobotStudio to build virtual workcells, execute reachability studies, and write native RAPID code. * 2+ years of practical PLC integration experience establishing data handshakes with Allen-Bradley platforms (Studio 5000 / RSLogix). * Hardware & Safety Competency: Heavy technical familiarity with servo drive systems, industrial vision networks (Cognex, Keyence), and machine safety standards. * Degree & Experience Balance: Bachelor's degree in Automation, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering preferred (deep, hands-on field integration expertise will be strongly considered in lieu of a degree). * Global Mobility: Valid U.S. Passport and complete readiness to travel up to 30% worldwide for deployment and commissioning. * Local Proximity: Residing within a dependable, daily driving radius of the Waukesha, WI area. ## Description * Manage automation projects across the full lifecycle, from initial concept and virtual simulation through physical shop-floor assembly, debugging, and final field commissioning. * Configure initial robot setups and communications, mapping payload profiles and establishing fieldbus networks (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET) with PLC controllers. * Serve as the lead technical SME to troubleshoot intricate robotic logic, motion control faults, cycle-time bottlenecks, and communication errors. * Partner cross-functionally with mechanical and controls teams to design custom End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT), vision guidance profiles, and RIA/ISO machine safety parameters. * Travel up to 30% domestically and internationally to lead cell installations, execute client acceptance testing, and provide high-level customer handoffs. * Author meticulous technical documentation, system logic schematics, and client-facing operating manuals. ## Related Videos - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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