Controls & Automation Lead PLC Programming, SCADA Speed Systems

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Employment Type:

Permanent

Salary: $83200/Yr

Web Publication Date: 5/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

Job Location:

Brown Deer, WI 53223

Job Function:

$40/hr + Sign-On Bonus Greater Milwaukee Area 1st Shift (Flexible Start). Join a premier, financially sound manufacturer with a historic zero-layoff record and a family-focused culture. Lead advanced automation projects in a clean, modern facility with Day 1 benefits and zero internal politics.

• Experience:
  
  5+ Years Automation Controls or Advanced Maintenance
• Education:
  
  Associate Degree in Industrial Automation (Required)
• Comp:
  Starting at $40.00 per hour + Potential Sign-On Bonus
• Location:
  
  Greater Milwaukee / North Shore area
• Schedule:
  
  1st Shift Exclusive (Flexible 7:00 AM or 9:00 AM start)
• Type:
  Full-Time, Permanent, W-2
• Auth: US Citizen or Green Card Holder required

This is a rare leadership-level controls role within a company that has never had a layoff in its entire history. Our client manufactures environmentally friendly products in a high-growth sector, offering a level of stability and job security that is virtually unmatched in the region. The work environment is clean, modern, and high-tech, focusing on sophisticated high-speed production machinery.

Beyond the competitive $40/hr starting pay and “Day 1” benefits package, you will be joining a team that genuinely values work-life balance and a politics-free atmosphere. This position was created due to significant company expansion, meaning you will have the opportunity to spearhead continuous improvement projects and engineer control solutions for newly fabricated machinery in a stable, collaborative setting.

• Providing expert troubleshooting and technical support for complex electronic control systems and high-speed drive systems to maximize equipment availability.
• Executing PLC programming modifications and upgrades using Allen-Bradley and Siemens suites to enhance machine performance.
• Implementing SCADA solutions to improve data acquisition and real-time system monitoring.
• Leading continuous improvement and design projects by utilizing root cause analysis to engineer control systems for upgraded or internally built machinery.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams on equipment installations, including the safe use of rigging and forklift equipment for heavy industrial loads.
• Maintaining a safe, 5S-compliant work environment while participating in a shared on-call rotation to ensure facility-wide technical coverage.

• Education:
  
  Associate Degree in Industrial Automation, Electronics, or a related technical field.
• Experience:
  
  5+ years of experience in automation controls or a high-level industrial maintenance role.
• Software Proficiency:
  Strong background with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC/HMI software suites.
• Technical Literacy:
  Mastery of complex engineering documents, including machine schematics and electrical diagrams.
• Systems Knowledge:
  Comprehensive understanding of AC/DC drives, single/three-phase wiring, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Physical Proficiency:
  Hands-on experience with power tools and forklift/rigging operation for heavy machinery.
• Reliability: A solid, stable work history and residency within 45 minutes of the Brown Deer area.
• Strong Pluses:
  Experience in high-speed processing environments such as paper converting, printing, or continuous web manufacturing.

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