Robotics Integration & Automation Commissioning Engineer – Custom Systems & Vision

Job Order

Employment Type:

Permanent

Salary: $/Yr

Web Publication Date: 6/16/2026 12:00:00 AM

Job Location:

Brown Deer, WI 53209

Job Function:

$83,200 - $104,000
• Greater Milwaukee Area
• 100% Onsite Shop / Field Mix
• Direct-Hire

• The Opportunity:
  
  Escape the monotony of rigid factory maintenance or isolated field service and take total engineering ownership of high-complexity, ground-up robotic systems.
• The Hook:
  Join an elite, family-owned automation leader with a century-long legacy of engineering excellence, where you will drive custom machinery builds from initial scratch-start programming through final global commissioning.
• EXPERIENCE DEPTH: 4 to 6 years of verifiable experience executing hands‑on industrial Robotic and PLC system integration
• EDUCATION CORE:
  Completed 2-year or 4-year Engineering Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, or Software Technology) is a strict requirement
• TRAVEL PROFILE: 30% to 40% travel required for high‑visibility domestic and international customer system installations and final field commissioning
• TECHNICAL STACK:
  Deep practical familiarity with major robotic arms (Fanuc, Yaskawa, or ABB), PLC logic troubleshooting, vision tracking platforms, and basic Solid Works/CAD navigation
• EARNING POTENTIAL: $40.00 – $50.00 per hour base rate ($83,200 – $104,000 baseline annually depending on experience level) + premium overtime eligibility and extensive benefits
• LOCATION:
  
  Brown Deer area facility (Must reside within a dependable 45‑minute daily driving radius of the shop when not travelling)
• COMPLIANCE:
  United States Citizens or Green Card holders only; sponsorship and corporate relocation assistance are not available

For a seasoned robotics professional or automation specialist who thrives on variety and wants to see their code physically move massive machinery, this direct‑hire engineering track offers an unmatched professional canvas. The employer is a highly prestigious, multi‑generational automation innovator that engineers large‑scale, custom manufacturing solutions for world‑class brands spanning the automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods sectors. Because their global client footprint is incredibly diverse, the firm enjoys remarkable market insulation and continuous backlog growth.

The company completely rejects corporate bureaucracy, maintaining a highly supportive, close‑knit engineering culture where technical contributors have a direct voice in system design. This role is unique because it spans the entire project lifecycle. An engineer will see a custom cell born on the paper, program its initial logic path from scratch, debug its movements on the assembly floor, and ultimately deploy it live at a customer’s facility, providing an incredible sense of project ownership and technical accomplishment.

• Starting up and initializing complex industrial robotic platforms from scratch, including frame calibration, mastering, and multi-protocol I/O communication configurations.
• Designing complete robot programming architecture, ensuring seamless handshaking logic between articulated arms, central PLC programs, and standalone material handling platforms.
• Collaborating directly with internal project leads through the entire build, run‑off, and debug lifecycle to guarantee systems meet strict customer performance cycle times.
• Providing hands‑on technical guidance during mechanical and electrical assembly, tracking down complex wiring faults, and optimizing advanced end‑of‑arm tooling (EOAT).
• Integrating, calibrating, and programming advanced 2D/3D Vision Systems into robotic cells for high‑speed part inspection, sorting, and precision guidance applications.
• Partnering with internal application engineering groups to provide critical real‑time technical insight when designing future automation concepts and quoting custom projects.
• Mentoring shop assembly technicians and junior automation personnel to ensure build efficiencies remain exceptionally high.

• Integration Pedigree: 4 to 6 years of proven, hands‑on field experience configuring and commissioning…