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Role & seniority: Automation Engineer (hands-on, project ownership from concept through startup)
PLCs: Rockwell Studio 5000, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms
HMI: Rockwell-based HMIs
Electrical: schematics, panel layouts, BOMs, electrical drawing lists
Motion: servo sizing, motion control, commissioning and tuning
Networking/data: OPC servers, barcode readers, drives, servos
Documentation: photos/video, customer proposals, concept drawings
Design electrical and control systems (schematics, panel layouts, BOMs) and support R&D for safety systems
Develop PLC programs and HMI applications; perform servo sizing, motion design, and commissioning
Commission controls on-site, update firmware, travel to customer sites, and provide post-installation support
BS in Electrical, Automation Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong PLC programming experience (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley)
Experience designing electrical schematics and industrial control panels
Knowledge of industrial automation systems, drives, servos, motion control
Willingness to travel for installation and commissioning
HMI development experience
Industrial networking exposure
OPC servers and industrial data systems familiarity
Background in machine safety standards and electrical compliance
Abbotsford, WI
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Automation Engineer
Location: Abbotsford, WI
Salary Range: $100,000 – $130,000
Relocation Assistance: Provided Position Overview We are seeking a hands-on Automation Engineer to design, develop, commission, and support automated industrial equipment. This role offers end-to-end project ownership—from electrical design and PLC programming through on-site startup and customer support. The position is based in Abbotsford, WI, with relocation assistance available for qualified candidates. Key Responsibilities Electrical & Controls Design Design electrical schematics and electrical panel layouts Size electrical loads for disconnects, drives, servos, and related components Develop electrical Bills of Materials (BOMs) and electrical drawing lists Support R&D efforts related to electrical and machine safety systems, including barcode readers and OPC servers Create customer proposal and concept drawings PLC, HMI & Motion Control Develop PLC programs primarily using Rockwell Studio 5000 Develop HMI applications using Rockwell platforms Perform servo sizing calculations and motion system design support Execute servo commissioning and tuning Perform PLC commissioning and system validation Commissioning & Field Support Commission control panels and automation hardware, including firmware updates Travel to customer sites for equipment installation and startup Support extended installation schedules (12-hour days, 7 days/week until completion) Provide customer service and technical support during and after installation Additional Responsibilities Capture photos and video documentation when required Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) Strong PLC programming experience, preferably Rockwell / Allen-Bradley platforms Experience designing electrical schematics and industrial control panels Knowledge of industrial automation systems, drives, servos, and motion control Willingness to travel for equipment installation and commissioning Preferred Qualifications Experience with HMI development and industrial networking Exposure to OPC servers and industrial data systems Background in machine safety standards and electrical compliance Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary range of $100K – $130K Relocation assistance provided Hands-on role with ownership of automation projects from concept through startup