Automation Engineer

Actalent
📍 Hales Corners, WI, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 06, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Automation Engineer
Responsibilities

+ Design, test, and commission crane control systems for electric overhead and portal cranes, from semi-automated to fully automated configurations.

+ Select appropriate hardware components and develop system layouts for crane automation projects.

+ Develop, program, and implement PLC-based control systems, including motion and motor control logic.

+ Generate detailed system architecture and automation network drawings to support engineering and field implementation.

+ Conduct system testing and troubleshooting of control programs to verify proper operation and performance.

+ Design and troubleshoot motor control circuits utilizing electromagnetic devices and variable frequency drives (VFDs).

Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Hales Corners, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $130000.00/yr.
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Job Details

  • Location Hales Corners, WI
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 06, 2026
  • Application Deadline June 11, 2026