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Automation Controls Engineer

ISTHMUS Engineering and Manufacturing Company Madison, WI

Madison, WI

Today

Up to $120k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering AutoCAD Automation

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Job Description

ISTHMUS Engineering and Manufacturing Company is hiring an Automation Controls Engineer in Madison, WI for an onsite, full-time role focused on designing and integrating custom automated machinery. The position centers on controls development across the full build cycle, from electrical design and PLC programming to HMI, motion control, machine vision, system integration, debugging, and technical documentation.

Role Overview

As an Automation Controls Engineer, you will contribute to electrical hardware and software design, develop PLC ladder logic, and build operator interfaces through HMI development. The work also includes multi-axis motion control, machine vision integration, specifying and applying a range of robotic platforms, and supporting systems integration and equipment debug. You will also create technical writing as part of delivering and maintaining automation solutions.

Responsibilities

Electrical hardware and software design
Ladder logic programming
HMI development
Multi-axis motion control
Specifying and correctly applying a variety of robotic platforms
Machine vision
Systems integration
Equipment debug
Technical writing

Requirements

Knowledge of NEC, NFPA79, and UL 508A
Electrical drafting using AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical
PLC programming on the Rockwell Automation ControlLogix platform (a must)
Project management experience
Excellent problem solving ability
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Robot integration and knowledge of ANSI/RIA R15.06 (a plus)

Technologies

NEC, NFPA79, UL 508A
AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical
PLC programming (Rockwell Automation ControlLogix)
Ladder logic
HMI
ANSI/RIA R15.06

Education and Experience

5+ years of relevant experience
B.S. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent training and experience)

Schedule and Work Location

Full-time; onsite (in person)
Monday to Friday
Overtime and weekends as needed
Holidays

Compensation

Compensation is up to USD 120,000 per year.

Benefits

Flexible-work hours and flexible schedule
Bonuses
Career development benefits and professional development assistance
Collaborative company-wide lunches
401(k) and 401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance and health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

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5d ago

Principal Automation Engineer

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc Coopersburg, PA

Coopersburg, PA

5d ago

Full time Electrical Engineering Ai Automation Artificial Intelligence

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Job Description

Based at Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. Global Headquarters in Coopersburg, PA, the Principal Automation Engineer leads the architecture, design, and deployment of automated systems across the production environment. This role centers on applying deep expertise in custom automation equipment, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies to improve throughput, quality, and manufacturability. The position requires strong technical mastery and systems thinking to guide complex automation programs from concept through startup at the destination manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

Lead the specification, development, and validation of custom automated machinery, robotic cells, and integrated manufacturing systems.
Collaborate with integration partners to design control solutions involving PLCs, motion control, robotics, machine vision, industrial networking, and safety systems.
Define automation standards, best practices, and design methodologies to support long term scalability.
Act as the technical lead on large, complex automation projects from concept through startup at the destination manufacturing facility.
Develop functional and technical specifications, system layouts, risk assessments, and factory/site acceptance test plans.
Oversee system integration, debugging, optimization, and factory acceptance testing (FAT/SAT).
Partner with manufacturing, quality, operations, and product engineering teams to identify automation opportunities and production constraints.
Support business case development, ROI analysis, and roadmap planning for automation investments.
Communicate project status, risks, and design decisions to engineering leadership and operations stakeholders.
Evaluate emerging automation technologies, robotics platforms, sensors, and AI-enhanced tools for potential adoption.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase reliability, reduce cycle time, and improve manufacturability.
Champion automation safety, risk reduction, and compliance with industry standards.
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in robotics, controls, machine design, and project execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field.
12+ years of experience in automation engineering with significant hands-on work on custom automation machinery.
Cumulative GPA of 3.00 for all degrees earned.
Extensive experience overseeing automation projects with full lifecycle ownership of all technical aspects.
Strong understanding of industrial safety standards (ISO, IEC, ANSI, NFPA).
Proven ability to drive cross-functional technical discussions and influence strategic decisions.

Technologies

PLCs
Motion control
Robotics
Machine vision
Industrial networking
Safety systems
AI-enhanced tools
Sensors
Automation technologies

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

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