Principal Automation & Robotics Technician – 8+yrs Experience - Brown Deer, WI

MissionHires is partnering with a market-leading manufacturer in Brown Deer, Wisconsin to hire a Principal Automation & Robotics Technician. This full-time, onsite, 1st-shift role (Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM) pays $43/hour plus multiple annual performance bonuses and full benefits. The position is a hands-on, senior technical role with leadership-path potential, focused on advanced diagnostics, repair, and optimization of industrial automation, robotics, and integrated manufacturing systems. US citizenship or Green Card required; no relocation or remote. Ideal for an expert seeking stability, cutting-edge robotics work, and a supportive, employee-centric culture with high retention.

• Perform advanced diagnostics and precision repairs on industrial automation, robotics, and integrated manufacturing systems
• Serve as subject matter expert for Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs, including advanced troubleshooting and system optimization
• Read and interpret complex mechanical blueprints and sophisticated electrical schematics to resolve high-level system failures
• Execute comprehensive preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on AC/DC electrical systems, advanced pneumatics, and hydraulic circuitry
• Apply precision welding and fabrication to modify equipment and repair critical machine components
• Collaborate closely with production to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior technicians as needed
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, documentation, and adherence to safety and quality standards
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and reliability enhancements across equipment and systems

• 8+ years of industrial machinery maintenance experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Proven mastery troubleshooting automated machinery and robotics with hands-on PLC experience (Allen Bradley or Siemens required)
• Advanced proficiency reading mechanical drawings and complex electrical schematics
• Strong hands-on experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, and AC/DC electrical systems
• Demonstrated welding and fabrication skills relevant to machinery repair
• Stable, consistent work history (no job-hopping)
• Must be a United States citizen or Green Card holder
• Must live within approximately 45 minutes of Brown Deer, Wisconsin
• Willing and able to work onsite, 1st shift (Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM)
• Full-time, permanent W-2 employment; no relocation; no remote

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