Controls & Automation Engineer - PLC/HMI (Jr/Mid/Sr Openings) $75,000 - $110,000 Base Salary + Profit Sharing • Greater Milwaukee Area • Onsite / Travel Flex Join an elite, rapid-growth controls ...
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Controls & Automation Engineer - PLC/HMI (Jr/Mid/Sr Openings) $75,000 - $110,000 Base Salary + Profit Sharing • Greater Milwaukee Area • Onsite / Travel Flex Join an elite, rapid-growth controls ...
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Controls & Automation Engineer - PLC/HMI (Jr/Mid/Sr Openings) $75,000 - $110,000 Base Salary + Profit Sharing • Greater Milwaukee Area • Onsite / Travel Flex Join an elite, rapid-growth controls ...
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$114K - $133K/yr
... automation. Key Responsibilities Data Engineering & Platform Integration • Integration Management: Onboard, configure, and maintain robust data integrations between our security platforms ...
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$114K - $133K/yr
... automation. Key Responsibilities Data Engineering & Platform Integration • Integration Management: Onboard, configure, and maintain robust data integrations between our security platforms ...
$43.4K - $49.7K
7% of jobs
$49.7K - $56.1K
15% of jobs
$57K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$56.1K - $62.4K
18% of jobs
$62.4K - $68.7K
9% of jobs
The median wage is $69.1K / yr.
$68.7K - $75.1K
18% of jobs
$75.1K - $81.4K
6% of jobs
$82.6K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$81.4K - $87.7K
9% of jobs
$87.7K - $94.1K
1% of jobs
$94.1K - $100.4K
1% of jobs
$100.4K - $106.7K
9% of jobs
$106.7K - $113K
7% of jobs
$43.4K
$75.1K
$113K
| Aspect | Jr Automation Engineer | Automation Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Associate's or Bachelor's in Engineering or related field | Technical diploma or certification in automation or electronics |
| Work Environment | Design, programming, and testing automation systems in industrial or manufacturing settings | Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automation equipment on the shop floor |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and industrial automation companies | Factories, plants, and facilities with automation equipment |
| Common Search & Comparison | Often compared for entry-level automation roles | Compared for hands-on troubleshooting roles |
The Jr Automation Engineer typically focuses on designing and programming automation systems, requiring a background in engineering. In contrast, the Automation Technician mainly handles maintenance and troubleshooting of existing automation equipment. Both roles are essential in industrial settings but differ in responsibilities and skill requirements.

$75K - $110K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Posted 9 days ago
$75,000 – $110,000 Base Salary + Profit Sharing • Greater Milwaukee Area • Onsite / Travel Flex Join an elite, rapid-growth controls integrator doubling in size annually with a diverse, 100% custom project pipeline Own your logic from blank-screen architecture through to on-site system commissioning and live production floor launch
If you are a controls engineer who is tired of being stuck in a repetitive plant maintenance loop or siloed into rewriting the exact same corporate machine template for the thousandth time, we offer the ultimate antidote to career burnout. We are a premier, lightning-fast automation integration firm that has successfully doubled our revenue and team footprint year-over-year. Our engineering philosophy is strictly anti-monotony: every single assignment we win is a custom, ground-up solution. You will actively jump across large-scale software integrations, high-speed conveyor sortation networks, robotic welding cells, and ultra-precise servo-driven motion systems.
We protect our engineering talent aggressively. We recognize that field commissioning takes dedication, which is why we have implemented a strict, non-negotiable travel-balancing policy: if a customer startup forces you to travel over a weekend, you are instantly awarded comp days to ensure you come back home to a relaxing four-day weekend. No exceptions, no corporate guilt. If you want to take true project ownership, watch your code command massive physical machines, and build a career where your name actually carries weight, this is the environment you've been looking for.
Please apply here or at impactsolutions.com/opportunities where you can see and apply for any of our open positions.
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