Automation Controls Specialist

Automation Controls Specialist – Allen-Bradley / SiemensFrom $40.00/Hour + "Day 1" Benefits • Brown Deer, WI Area • Direct-HireCOMPENSATION: Starting at $40.00+ / Hour Baseline (scaling directly with controls depth) + Premium Overtime + Immediate "Day 1" Healthcare CoverageFLEXIBLE 1ST SHIFT: Exclusive 1st Shift with flexible start windows (7:00 AM or 9:00 AM) | Shared, balanced on-call rotation for facility supportPLC & HMI MASTERY: 3+ years writing, editing, and diagnosing logic in Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000 / RSLogix) and Siemens (TIA Portal) environmentsTECHNICAL DEPTH: 3+ years interpreting complex electrical schematics, industrial network topologies, and power distribution (up to 480V)PREFERRED BACKGROUND: Hands-on experience in high-speed, continuous-motion processing (paper converting, printing, packaging, web processing, or related)COMPANY PROFILE: Premier, green-tech manufacturer with a 40-year record of zero layoffs; expanding due to explosive market demandREQUIREMENTS: US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a dependable daily commuting radius of Brown Deer / Northern Milwaukee County, WIIf you are an automation professional seeking to step away from volatile contract work, endless travel, or grueling night shifts, this direct-hire controls position offers long-term stability in a booming industry. The employer is an established green-tech manufacturer in the Brown Deer area with a 40-year history of zero layoffs. They produce sustainable, eco-friendly systems that significantly cut pollution and fuel costs, driving record high market demand.In this high-growth role, you will lead PLC programming, system integration, HMI development, and SCADA platform optimization across high-speed, continuous automated processing lines. The organization offers an employee-centered environment with zero corporate politics, flexible morning start times, and full health benefits starting on Day 1.What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)Provide High-Level Automation Floor Support: Troubleshoot complex electronic control networks, high-speed drive systems, and production machinery to optimize facility uptime.Execute PLC & HMI Optimization: Perform precise PLC programming edits, logic upgrades, and HMI modifications using Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 / RSLogix and Siemens TIA Portal.Enhance SCADA & Network Systems: Implement and refine SCADA systems to boost real-time data acquisition, machine tracking, and predictive maintenance capabilities.Engineer Control System Upgrades: Lead continuous improvement projects and redesign control architectures using root-cause analysis on new or retrofitted equipment.Support Capital Equipment Installs: Partner with cross-functional engineering teams during capital asset deployments, overseeing controls wiring, network integration, and machine positioning.Trace Complex Schematics: Interpret multi-page electrical schematics, network topology diagrams, and blueprints to resolve intermittent communication or hardware issues.Safety & Floor Coverage: Champion safe 5S practices while participating in a shared, balanced on-call rotation for facility coverage.What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)5+ years of dedicated experience in automation controls, systems engineering, or electro-mechanical maintenance within continuous manufacturing.Software Proficiency: 3+ years writing, modifying, and debugging logic in Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC/HMI platforms.Drives & Fluid Power Depth: 3+ years managing AC/DC drives, VFDs, servo controls, pneumatics, and high-pressure hydraulic circuits.Electrical & Network Literacy: Practical experience tracing complex schematics and wiring diagrams up to 480V.Mechanical & Rigging Skills: Comfortable using power tools, forklifts, and overhead rigging equipment during system installation or equipment moves.Educational Background: Associate degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology, Automation, Robotics, or related technical discipline strongly preferred.Employment Stability: A dependable work history showing steady tenure and commitment with prior employers.Local Proximity: Residing within a comfortable daily commute of the Greater Brown Deer / Northern Milwaukee County, WI area.