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Senior Automation Engineer Careers

PPC Partners Inc.
Wrightstown, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/12/2026
Position Overview

As a Senior Automation Engineer at Pieper Automation, you will execute automation projects, ensuring they meet customer needs and requirements. This role involves project engineering, programming, and cultivating customer relationships to drive repeat business and growth. You will work independently or as part of a project team, travel 50-90% as needed for system commissioning, and communicate effectively with customers and various levels of personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering and Programming:

  • Execute projects based on customer specifications and needs.
  • Involved in project estimating, design reviews, programming, installation and commissioning support.

Technical Expertise

  • Specify control systems hardware and software per customer requirements.
  • Solve problems independently and suggest solutions to internal and external customers.
  • Demonstrate commitment to building technical skills through continuous education.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship of others.

Collaboration And Communication

  • Interface and communicate effectively with various stakeholders including engineers, project managers, electricians, vendors, customers, and company leadership.

Customer Relationships

  • Ensure customer satisfaction through successful project execution and effective communication.
  • Build and maintain relationships to foster repeat business and growth.

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

  • 10 years in the automation field.

Skills

  • Extensive experience in Process Control required, preferably with Rockwell PlantPAx Distributed Control Systems.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in control system design, machine safety, PLCs, SCADA/Operator Interfaces.
  • Knowledge and experience in drive systems, robotics, and/or vision systems is a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail, technical aptitude, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
  • Capable of working independently or within a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills and customer service orientation.

Other Requirements

  • Positive attitude towards safety and personal integrity are essential.
  • Ability to travel up 50-90% of the time.

Why Consider Pieper Automation?

Employee Ownership: Being part of an employee-owned company can offer unique benefits and a strong sense of community.

Benefits: Exceptional benefits package.

Career Growth: Opportunities for leadership and career advancement in a successful and expanding company.

Work Environment: Emphasis on work-life balance, training, and development, fostering a collaborative team environment.

Company Culture: Based on living Core Values of Servant’s Heart, Wisdom, Integrity, Courage, Humility, Passion and Hunger.

Pieper Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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