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Controls Automation Engineer | Onsite in Johnson Creek, WI
MasterMold is hiring a Controls Automation Engineer for our manufacturing facility in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin. This is a full-time, fully onsite position that requires regular hands-on work with production equipment. Remote and hybrid work are not available.
Candidates must currently be authorized to work in the United States and be able to reliably commute to or relocate to Johnson Creek before starting employment
What You’ll Do
- Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and industrial control systems
- Optimize ABB, FANUC, KUKA, Yaskawa, Motoman, or similar industrial robots
- Support robotic paint systems, press automation, machine controls, and equipment integration
- Diagnose electrical, software, mechanical, and automation problems
- Improve equipment uptime, throughput, quality, reliability, and process consistency
- Lead automation upgrades, process trials, and continuous improvement projects
What You Bring
- Experience with PLC programming, industrial robotics, controls engineering, or manufacturing automation
- Strong plant floor troubleshooting and problem solving skills
- Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent hands on experience
- Experience with robotic paint systems, industrial coatings, press automation, vision systems, industrial networks, or manufacturing data systems is a major advantage.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and performance based incentives
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, and generous PTO
- Ownership of high impact automation and robotics projects
- Career growth in PLC programming, controls, robotics, and advanced manufacturing
Ready to solve real automation problems and see your work make an immediate impact? Apply today and start a conversation with MasterMold.
Location and Schedule
This position is based at MasterMold’s Johnson Creek, Wisconsin manufacturing facility. The role requires regular hands-on work on the plant floor and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work. Occasional travel to our Mauston facility may be required.
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