Global Recruiters of Great Plains (GRN) · 21 hours ago
Automation Engineer
Wisconsin, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yrGlobal Recruiters of Great Plains (GRN) is seeking a hands-on Automation Engineer to design, develop, commission, and support automated industrial equipment. This role offers end-to-end project ownership—from electrical design and PLC programming through on-site startup and customer support.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Cordell Burton
Responsibilities
Design electrical schematics and electrical panel layouts
Size electrical loads for disconnects, drives, servos, and related components
Develop electrical Bills of Materials (BOMs) and electrical drawing lists
Support R&D efforts related to electrical and machine safety systems, including barcode readers and OPC servers
Create customer proposal and concept drawings
Develop PLC programs primarily using Rockwell Studio 5000
Develop HMI applications using Rockwell platforms
Perform servo sizing calculations and motion system design support
Execute servo commissioning and tuning
Perform PLC commissioning and system validation
Commission control panels and automation hardware, including firmware updates
Travel to customer sites for equipment installation and startup
Support extended installation schedules (12-hour days, 7 days/week until completion)
Provide customer service and technical support during and after installation
Provide basic IT support as needed
Capture photos and video documentation when required
Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong PLC programming experience, preferably Rockwell / Allen-Bradley platforms
Experience designing electrical schematics and industrial control panels
Knowledge of industrial automation systems, drives, servos, and motion control
Willingness to travel for equipment installation and commissioning
Preferred
Experience with HMI development and industrial networking
Exposure to OPC servers and industrial data systems
Background in machine safety standards and electrical compliance
Benefits
Relocation assistance provided
Company
Global Recruiters of Great Plains (GRN)
Global Recruiters Network®, Inc.
Founded in 2024
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase