Controls & Automation Specialist – Allen-Bradley, Siemens & SCADA

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Employment Type:

Permanent

Salary: $83200/Yr

Web Publication Date: 10/21/2026 12:00:00 AM

Job Location:

Brown Deer, WI 53223

Starting up to $40.00/hr +  Day 1  Benefits Greater Milwaukee Area Flexible 1st Shift Direct-Hire

• Pay &
  
  Incentives:
  
  Base rate starting up to $40.00/hr (commensurate with controls programming and automation depth) + paid overtime opportunities and premium corporate benefits active on Day 1.
• Work Pattern/
  
  Schedule:
  
  Exclusive 1st Shift with flexible start windows (7:00 AM or 9:00 AM start options) paired with a shared, predictable technical on-call rotation.
• Environment & Company Profile:
  Direct-hire seat with an expanding, environmentally conscious manufacturer featuring an immaculate history of employment security and a zero-layoff track record in a clean, modern facility.
• Core Technical Scope: PLC logic modifications and program edits in Allen-Bradley and Siemens software suites, HMI/SCADA integration, AC/DC high-speed drives, 3-phase power, pneumatics, hydraulics, and custom machine builds.
• Strict Requirements & Authorization:
  Requires Associate Degree in Industrial Automation or Electronics, 5+ years of automation/controls depth, US work authorization (U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder), and a commute within ~45 minutes of Greater Milwaukee / North Shore area.

If you are a veteran controls specialist or automation technician looking to step away from chaotic production schedules and rigid corporate bureaucracies, this direct-hire leadership track provides an exceptional career sanctuary. This expanding, environmentally conscious manufacturer is renowned throughout the region for its flawless historical record of employment security and zero layoffs.

Due to surging demand for their sustainable product lines, the organization continues to experience massive regional expansion, offering unmatched long‑term market insulation. The modern manufacturing floor serves as an impressive, clean showcase of high-speed machinery and automated infrastructure. This position was created specifically to spearhead upcoming system upgrades and engineer advanced control solutions for newly fabricated, custom machinery built right on the floor, working alongside an integrated, cross‑functional operations team in a collaborative workplace prioritizing true work‑life balance and individual autonomy.

• Lead System Diagnostics & Support:
  Provide expert technical support and advanced troubleshooting for complex electronic control systems, PLC networks, and high-speed drive systems to maximize facility asset availability.
• PLC & HMI Programming Modifications:
  Execute precise PLC programming modifications, logic upgrades, and routine program optimizations using Allen-Bradley and Siemens development suites.
• SCADA & Network Integration:
  Implement and refine SCADA solutions to enhance real‑time data acquisition, plant‑wide network connectivity, and system performance monitoring.
• Drive Equipment & Controls Upgrades:
  Lead continuous improvement projects and control system designs, utilizing root‑cause analysis to engineer control layouts for custom‑built machinery.
• Support Machinery Installations:
  Partner cross‑functionally across the shop floor during capital equipment installations, safely utilizing rigging and material handling assets for industrial loads.
• Maintain Safety & Facility Standards:
  Uphold rigorous facility safety benchmarks and 5S organizational standards while participating in a shared technical on‑call rotation.

• Educational Foundation:
  Associate Degree in Industrial Automation, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a closely…