Industrial Automation Specialist - (High-Speed Systems & Diagnostics)
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A well-established, financially sound industrial manufacturer of environmentally friendly products is seeking an Industrial Automation Specialist to join its technical team. This is a full-time, permanent, onsite position located in the Brown Deer, WI area, working on sophisticated, high-speed production machinery in a stable, team-focused environment. What you’ll do
- Provide expert troubleshooting and technical support for complex electronic control systems, high-speed drive systems, and production hardware to minimize downtime and maximize equipment availability
- Execute PLC programming modifications and upgrades (Allen-Bradley/Siemens) and implement SCADA solutions to enhance machine performance and data acquisition
- Lead continuous improvement and design projects, utilizing root cause analysis to engineer and implement control systems for upgraded or internally fabricated machinery
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on equipment installs and repairs, including the safe use of hand/power tools and rigging/forklift equipment to manage heavy industrial loads
- Champion a safe, 5S-compliant work environment while participating in a shared on-call rotation to ensure consistent technical coverage for the facility
Requirements
- 5 or more years of experience in automation controls or a high-level industrial maintenance role
- Associate Degree preferred for candidates seeking to lead implementation of next-generation process control systems
- 3 or more years of strong proficiency with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC/HMI software suites
- 3 or more years of proven ability to read and interpret complex engineering documents, including machine schematics and electrical diagrams
- 3 or more years of comprehensive understanding of AC/DC drives, single/three-phase wiring, pneumatics, and hydraulics
- 3 or more years of hands-on experience with a variety of power tools and forklift operation/rigging for heavy machinery
- Experience in high-speed processing environments (such as paper converting, printing, or continuous web manufacturing) is a major plus
- A solid work history free of frequent job-hopping
- Must be a United States citizen or Green Card holder
- Must reside within 45 minutes of the facility
Benefits & conditions
- Pay starts at $40.00 per hour
- 1st Shift with flexible start times available (7:00 AM or 9:00 AM)
- Full-time, permanent W-2 employment
- Full benefits, effective from Day 1
- No relocation assistance offered
- No remote option; this is an onsite position
Why this role This opportunity offers a rare level of job security, as the company has never had a layoff in its history, along with a clean, modern facility and a family-focused culture where hard work is consistently rewarded., + $83,200-104,000 per year Senior Automation Systems Integrator - Robotics & Vision Systems $83,200 - $104,000 ($40.00 - $50.00/hr) + Overtime * Greater Milwaukee Area * 1st Shift * Full-Time / Direct Hire…
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