Robotics Automation Specialist

Automation Engineer – ABB Robotics & PLC Systems Integration Up to $120,000 Base Salary + Benefits
• Waukesha County, WI Area
• Onsite / Up to 30% Travel
• Direct-Hire Pay &

Incentives:

Up to $120,000 starting base salary (commensurate with programming depth) + full corporate health/retirement benefits package.

Work Pattern/

Schedule:

Onsite in Waukesha County with up to 30% domestic and international travel for client site commissioning, SAT, and deployment (Valid U.S. Passport required).Environment & Company Profile:
Certified, highly respected custom industrial automation systems integrator in Waukesha County; engineering design and physical machine assembly under one roof with zero repetitive line work.

Core Functional Scope:
Ground-up custom machine builds, RAPID coding, ABB Robot Studio virtual simulation, Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC integration, fieldbus communications, and client-site deployments.

Strict Requirements & Authorization:
Requires 5+ years of ABB programming depth (RAPID & Robot Studio), 2+ years of PLC development, US work authorization, and a 45-minute daily commute to Waukesha County / Greater Milwaukee, WI.If you are a senior robotics engineer feeling trapped in monotonous cycles at a sluggish corporate facility, this permanent engineering position is your gateway to true technical independence. The employer is a certified, highly regarded custom industrial automation systems integrator in Waukesha County with a solid, diverse global client base.

Instead of repetitive production lines, you will create and construct custom, cutting-edge machinery tailored to intricate application needs. The organization promotes a culture focused on engineering innovation, multi-platform learning, and individual accountability. With design teams and physical assembly floors under one roof, you will experience the unique satisfaction of witnessing your virtual simulations transform into fully operational systems just down the hallway.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)
Write & Simulate ABB Code:
Develop, write, and optimize clean RAPID code and Robot Studio simulations to seamlessly integrate ABB robotic arms with master PLCs and plant-wide automation systems.

Lead Full-Lifecycle Builds:
Drive full-lifecycle custom machine projects—from initial system design and advanced kinematics simulation to floor build and physical debugging.

Configure Hardware & Protocols:
Establish electrical communication setups, fieldbus protocols (Ether Net/IP, PROFINET), and software handshakes for ABB robotic packages and specialized end-of-arm tooling (EOAT).Troubleshoot Complex Integration:
Isolate and resolve pathing errors, cycle-time bottlenecks, mechanical interferences, and control logic issues on the build floor and in the field.

Lead Client Onsite Deployments:
Travel up to 30% domestically and internationally to lead system installations, site acceptance testing (SAT), and customer engineering sign-offs.

Generate Technical Documentation:
Author comprehensive system logic documentation, sequence-of-operation manuals, and electrical schematic redlines for custom machinery builds.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)
ABB Robotics Expertise: 5+ years of verifiable experience programming ABB robots, including at least 2 years focused on RAPID programming and Robot Studio virtual simulation.

PLC Programming Skill: 2+ years of practical PLC development and ladder logic programming using Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Studio 5000 (or equivalent major industrial controllers).Safety & Motion Control Literacy:
Solid foundation configuring industrial motion control, vision-guided systems, and safety networks (light curtains, safety relays, Safe Move).Education or Trade Balance:
Bachelor’s…