Machine Vision Application Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin

Job Description Codeworks, an LRS company, is seeking a Sr. Controls Systems Engineer for a permanent opportunity. This role offers the chance to apply your skills in support of meaningful work for one of our client partners.

Our client is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support the design, implementation, and scaling of automated and semiautomated control systems within our Advanced Manufacturing team. This role contributes to modernizing factory systems, integrating controls with robotics, conveyors, MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), and various automation technologies. The engineer will collaborate with crossfunctional teams, lead projects, support continuous improvement efforts, and serve as a technical resource for internal teams and external partners.

Develop and enhance manufacturing processes using practical and theoretical engineering methods. Design and define factorylevel and machinelevel controls standards and specifications for internal teams and external equipment partners. Serve as a subject matter expert for control systems programming by architecting, developing, and debugging PLC ladder logic and IPC software, ensuring code is structured, maintainable, and welldocumented.

Integrate PLC code with systems such as conveyors, robots, MES, machine vision, parttracking systems, and external equipment. Implement compliant safety systems (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA) for robotics, gantries, conveyors, and highvolume production equipment. Create userfriendly HMI screens that support troubleshooting and effective machine operation

Partner with IT to connect automated assets to enterprise networks following established guidelines. Stay current on emerging automation technologies and incorporate relevant advancements into engineering assignments. Create RFQs/RFPs and participate in crossfunctional reviews of equipment requirements, design, qualification, and supplier proposals.

Engage with equipment suppliers during machine build events, testing, and qualification. Expert-level experience with the design, programming, integration, and validation of controls systems in highvolume automated manufacturing environments, including Rockwell Logix and GE RXi platforms. Experience designing controls hardware and OT infrastructure with strong understanding of industrial communication protocols.

Experience creating technical specifications, equipment requirements, designofexperiments documentation, and troubleshooting guides. Knowledge of machine safety circuit design and safety PLC programming. Familiarity with SCADA platforms, data historians, and OPC servers (supporting Industry 4.0 initiatives)

Experience integrating equipment with IoT platforms. Working knowledge of SQL, Python, or Java (preferred but not required). Experience working in global or distributed environments.

Experience with SAP or other enterprise resource planning systems. Experience with Fanuc robotics is a plus. The base range for this permanent position for $105,000 - $120,000 salary, depending on experience.

The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all U.S. locations. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors

Codeworks, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, status or protected veteran status. In some cases, Codeworks, an LRS company, uses generative artificial intelligence ("AI") in support of our hiring processes.

Codeworks takes steps to ensure the use of AI does not result in discrimination based on protected class(es). AI may be used in the hiring process solely in support of the assessment of candidate qualifications. All decisions in the hiring process are made by LRS employees.

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