Lead Field Automation Specialist - PLC Programming

Location: Johnson Creek, WI (Field service across Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois)

Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

Pay: $70,000 to $100,000 per year, plus company vehicle Combine hands-on electro-mechanical troubleshooting with PLC programming in a high-autonomy field role at an established automation integrator with an average employee tenure of about 9 years. Must-Haves 5+ years of electro-mechanical industrial maintenance experience (less considered with a strong technical skills assessment) 2+ years of PLC and HMI programming from scratch across multiple platforms Strong electrical and controls skills, including panel wiring, schematics, motor controls, and power distribution Experience with VFDs, DC controllers, and safety interlocks Hands-on hydraulic and pneumatic system experience Associate degree in Automated Systems, Controls, or Mechatronics, or equivalent hands-on field experience Valid driver's license with a clean driving record U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder Must live within a 45-minute drive of Johnson Creek, WI

What You'll Do: Lead field service calls, system startups, emergency repairs, retrofits, and upgrades Design and program custom PLC and HMI control systems across multiple platforms Troubleshoot control circuits, panels, VFDs, motor drives, and safety systems on-site Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems Install and commission automation equipment, including panels, light curtains, safety controllers, and cobots Read schematics and blueprints to resolve customer issues quickly Serve as a trusted technical advisor to reduce customer downtime Nice-to-Haves FANUC or Universal Robots (UR) robot or cobot programming Ignition SCADA or SQL database integration Ether Net/IP, Modbus, or PROFIBUS network configuration

Compensation and Benefits: $70,000 to $100,000 per year Assigned company vehicle Comprehensive benefits package Long-term equity or ownership potential Flexible scheduling and direct technical mentoring

About the Company: Our client is a stable, fast-growing automation integrator that designs, builds, installs, and services custom control systems and machinery, with a relaxed, family-first culture. To apply, submit your resume for consideration.