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Automation & Controls Engineer

PRENT CORPORATION

JANESVILLE, WIFull-timeSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
JANESVILLE, WI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Prent Corporation is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to prototype, design, upgrade, and support automated systems. The role integrates automation hardware, develops software and user interfaces, and explores emerging technologies such as robotics, computer vision, and machine learning. The engineer works hands-on to commission systems and communicates technical information across engineering, operations, and management. A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field is required; experience with low-voltage control systems and industrial controllers and robots is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Technical DocumentationComputer ConfigurationNetworkingSoftware ConfigurationPeripheral ConfigurationProgrammingLow-Voltage Control SystemsIndustrial Controller ProgrammingRobot ProgrammingCommunicationOrganizationTime ManagementTeamwork

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Related Field

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: About your new company: For the past 55+ years, family owned and operated, Prent Corporation has been the world leader in custom thermoformed packaging serving the Medical, Electronic and Consumer industries. A global leader with strong technology-based employees who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment while recognizing their opportunity to make a difference and continued career growth. About your new role: As an Automation & Controls Engineer, you will have the opportunity to: Prototype, design, upgrade, and support automated systems in a collaborative environment. Integrate state-of-the-art hardware including robots, cameras, sensors, and servo motors. Write software to automate systems, create user interfaces, and synthesize industrial internet of things (IIOT) data. Research and develop emerging automation technologies especially robotics, computer vision, and machine learning. Use communication skills to convey technical information to engineering, operations, and management personnel. Work hands-on with systems to ensure they are built, commissioned, and function as required. What you need: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Ability to create and interpret technical documents including schematic diagrams. Experience configuring computers (networking, software, peripherals). Strong programming abilities in any language. Strong organizational and time management skills. Experience designing and troubleshooting low voltage control systems is preferred. Experience programming industrial controllers and robots is preferred. Ability to positively work as part of a team. What you'll receive: As a full-time Prent employee you'll be competitively compensated, based on experience. You'll discover our tailored benefits package: Our Profit-Sharing Plan is second to none in the area or industry. You'll be able to choose between two outstanding Group Medical Plans. In addition, you'll be selecting Group Dental and Supplemental Life Insurance. The company will provide basic Group Life Insurance, Holiday Pay, Vacation Pay and Tuition assistance if you choose to continue your education. Come join our team to help make a great organization greater! If you are qualified and seeking the next step in your career apply online at www.prent.com. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.prent.com Other: To apply, please visit our website www.prent.com or submit an on-line application in person using our lobby kiosk located at 2225 Kennedy Road in Janesville. Some positions may require pre-employment testing directly after submitting an application. Applications will not be considered submitted without completing the full process. Questions can be directed to 608-373-7212. EOE

How this job compares

Set against the 2,329 open Automation Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$102–155K/yr1,322 salary ranges
  • US median$34–57/hr200 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 60 open Automation Engineer jobs in Wisconsin and 2,329 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Automation Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (1,941 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,126 of the 2,329 open Automation Engineer jobs (48%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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