Controls & Automation Programmer - Multi-Platform PLC/HMI Specialist

Controls & Automation Programmer – Multi-Platform PLC/HMI Specialist

Up to $120,000 Base Salary + Company Vehicle • Johnson Creek / Jefferson, WI Area • On-Site & Field Operations

EXPERIENCE: 2+ years of industrial automation, controls, and multi-platform PLC/HMI programming (no degree required; technical depth and hands-on skill prioritized)
COMPENSATION & PERKS: Up to $120,000 base depending on experience + Full Benefits + Assigned Company Vehicle
CAREER GROWTH: High autonomy
REQUIREMENTS: US Citizen or Green Card holder with a valid driver's license and residence within 45 minutes of the Johnson Creek / Jefferson, WI area

If you are a talented PLC programmer or controls technician who is tired of repetitive factory lines, rigid corporate cubicles, and unappreciated off-shift hours, this role offers an ideal professional home. This opportunity is at an established, high-growth automation integrator that designs, installs, and services custom electrical control systems, industrial panels, and robotics across Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.

With a tight-knit team of top controls professionals, an average employee tenure of ~9 years, and a relaxed, family-first culture built on trust, giving you the autonomy to manage your own schedule while tackling diverse, complex projects. Because you will work on a broad range of custom builds, retrofits, and field service solutions across multiple PLC/HMI platforms, no two days are ever the same. The owner actively invests in employee growth—offering technical training, high career independence, and long-term equity/ownership potential for a dedicated professional.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)
Serve as a dedicated Field Automation Specialist, managing service calls, system start-ups, and client interactions across Wisconsin and Northern Illinois using a company-provided vehicle.
Design and program custom control systems from scratch across various major PLC and HMI platforms (not limited to a single brand).
Perform on-site control troubleshooting and wiring for electrical panels, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), DC controllers, and automated safety devices.
Install, commission, and retrofit automation machinery, including panel builds, light screens/scanners, safety controllers, and cobot/robotic integrations.
Interpret electrical schematics and blueprints to solve complex field challenges and ensure high system reliability and safety.
Maintain strong, direct client communications, serving as a helpful, professional technical partner to solve downtime issues efficiently.
What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)
2+ years of practical industrial automation experience, including writing PLC programs from scratch and configuring HMI screens across multiple platforms.
Strong foundational expertise in electrical systems, panel wiring, VFDs, and reading/interpreting complex electrical schematics and drawings.
Education & Experience Balance: Open to candidates without a degree if backed by solid hands-on experience, or candidates with an Associate Degree (A.S.) in Automated Systems / Controls / Mechatronics.
High autonomy and self-management, with the ability to handle dynamic service schedules and customer-facing interactions professionally.
Loyalty and commitment, demonstrating a reliable work history with minimal job-hopping.
Proximity & Requirements: Must reside within a 45-minute drive of Johnson Creek/Jefferson, WI, possess a valid driver's license, and hold US Citizenship or a Green Card.

Please apply here or at impactsolutions.com/opportunities where you can see and apply for any of our open positions.