Hiring: Automation Engineer Company: CyberCoders Location: Waukesha, WI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 10:55:34 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, PLC About the job Experience: •3+ years of experience designing, programming, and commissioning industrial automation systems and robot cells. Required Skills: •Design, program, and commission PLC, HMI, and robotic systems for production equipment and assembly cells. •Develop robot programs and cell layouts using RobotStudio and manufacturer-specific programming tools for Fanuc, KUKA, ABB, and Yaskawa robots. •Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT); create test plans, execute tests, and document results and corrective actions. •Integrate communication networks and fieldbuses such as Ethernet/IP and Profinet between controllers, I/O, and supervisory systems. •Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and bill of materials in collaboration with electrical designers and field technicians. •Troubleshoot and resolve control and robot-related issues during commissioning and production ramp-up, including PLC logic, I/O faults, and network problems. •Work closely with project managers, mechanical engineers, and customers to define requirements, timelines, and deliverables. •Implement safety systems and ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., machine guarding, safety interlocks, ISO/ANSI robotic safety guidelines). Qualifications: •Bachelors degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Control Systems, Robotics, or related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience). •Applied hands-on capability in industrial robots and controllers from Fanuc, KUKA, ABB, and Yaskawa; ability to develop and debug robot programs. •Proven experience planning and executing FAT and SAT activities with clear documentation and test evidence. •Strong knowledge of industrial networking and fieldbuses, including Ethernet/IP and Profinet. •Skilled in PLC programming (e.g., Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and HMI configuration. •Demonstrated capacity to read and create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control system documentation. •Operational familiarity with safety standards and implementing safety-rated hardware and interlocks for robotic applications. •Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with experience working on cross-functional project teams. •Willingness to travel to customer sites for commissioning and support; valid drivers license. Compensation: •$85,000 - $130,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!