Principal Controls Technician (Robotics & PLC Mastery)

Principal Controls Technician•(Robotics & PLC Mastery)

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Brown Deer, WI No Remote TYPE Direct Hire SALARY $75,000•$89,440 / yr ID WI59-2754198 POSTED Apr 15, 2026 Principal Controls Technician•(Robotics & PLC Mastery) 8+ years of senior-level mastery in industrial maintenance and advanced robotic systems is required If you have spent nearly a decade solving the industry's most complex PLC and robotics challenges and want a role that respects your technical legacy, we have a lead seat waiting for you Pay is $43 per hour + multiple annual performance bonuses 1st

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7:00 AM•3:00 PM (Monday•Friday) Must be a United States citizen or Green Card holder No remote, this is an onsite, hands-on leadership-path position Full-time, permanent W-2 employee Full benefits No relocation Located in the Brown Deer, Wisconsin area This full-time, permanent Principal Controls Technician career opportunity is with a growing, market-leading manufacturer known for its employee-centric culture and technical innovation. Unlike standard maintenance roles, this senior-level position offers a rare Monday through Friday, 1st-shift schedule in a clean and modern facility. The organization is famous for its high employee retention, largely because they treat their staff as their most valuable asset—offering multiple bonuses throughout the year and a team-oriented environment free of typical "shop floor" politics. This is an ideal home for a technical expert looking for stability, high-tech challenges with robotics, and a long-term career where expertise is truly rewarded. The successful candidate's duties and responsibilities will encompass: Perform advanced diagnostics and precision repairs on high-capacity industrial automation, complex robotics, and integrated manufacturing systems Act as the technical subject matter expert for Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs, performing advanced troubleshooting and system optimizations Read and interpret complex mechanical blueprints and sophisticated electrical schematics to resolve high-level system failures Execute comprehensive preventative maintenance and repairs on AC/DC systems, advanced pneumatics, and hydraulic circuitry Utilize precision welding and fabrication skills to modify equipment or repair critical machine components Collaborate with the production team to minimize downtime and provide technical mentorship to junior technicians when necessary The background of the successful candidate must include the following: 8+ years of industrial machinery maintenance experience, specifically in a high-volume manufacturing environment Proven mastery in troubleshooting automated machinery and robotics (hands-on PLC experience with Allen Bradley or Siemens is required) Advanced proficiency in reading mechanical drawings and complex electrical schematics Strong hands-on background in pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical systems (AC/DC) Demonstrated welding and fabrication experience as it relates to machinery repair A stable and consistent work history (no "job-hopping") A US citizen or possess a green card A residence within 45 minutes