Controls Automation Engineer

Controls / Automation Engineer

Location: Sheboygan, WI | On-site
Employment Type: Full-time Direct hire
Salary: Depends on Experience and Education

Why this role?

• Green-light culture – concepts move straight into build, no layers of approval.
• Blank-sheet engineering – design, write, and wire panels for machines that never existed… until you create them.
• Proven runway – 20-30 completely new machines shipped each year for the last three years.
• Tech-forward tools – robotics, vision, motion, PLC/HMI, and budget for continued education.
• Stability – decades of growth, zero layoffs, and a top player inside a specialized market.

What you’ll do

• Design and integrate full automation cells (robots, feeders, vision, PLCs, HMIs, PCs).
• Develop and debug control software, then commission the machine through start-up.
• Draft electrical schematics; build or oversee panel wiring to UL/NEC standards.
• Lead upgrades on existing lines—controls, panel redesign, and new-tech retrofit.
• Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and vendor teams to hit aggressive timelines.

What you bring

• B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, or related engineering discipline.
• Curiosity and adaptability—comfortable learning the newest hardware or code.
• Hands-on experience taking a machine from concept to production (3+ years ideal).
• Proficiency with PLC/HMI programming (Rockwell or Siemens preferred), industrial robotics, motion, and vision systems.
• Collaborative, humble mindset; eager to mentor and be mentored on a tight, supportive team.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary + performance bonus potential.
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and paid holidays.
• Annual training stipend and on-site tech workshops.
• Small-company agility, big-company resources—your work shows up on the production floor fast.

Ready to turn ideas into production hardware? Apply now with your résumé sballard@abrjobs.com