Automation Jobs in Wisconsin
Automation jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in manufacturing, food processing, and logistics, with strong demand across production facilities, distribution centers, and industrial equipment operations. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay are the busiest markets, where employers like Rockwell Automation, Oshkosh Corporation, and Johnson Controls consistently post automation roles. The most in-demand specialties are PLC programming, robotics integration, and controls engineering, with openings at both entry technician and senior systems engineer levels. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Join the best radiopharmaceutical company in the world!
If you’re looking to make an impact while building a meaningful career in a specialized, fast-growing field, NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is the place to do it. NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is a growing, commercial-stage company focused on advancing patient care by providing therapeutic radioisotopes and novel radiopharmaceuticals to detect and treat cancer.
At the forefront of NorthStar’s technological innovation is scientific excellence, using first-in-kind electron accelerator technology and integrated campus capabilities to drive progress in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing. Our work is driven by a meaningful mission—advancing life-saving radiopharmaceutical development and ensuring a reliable supply of critical medical isotopes for patients in need. As a rapidly growing organization operating on the cutting edge of science, we offer exceptional career growth and professional development opportunities, supported by world-class facilities and a competitive benefits package.
Position:The Automation Engineer II is responsible performing automation engineering tasks for the support of automated production systems at the Beloit campus. This includes the support of existing production system automation control software and hardware and transfer of automated equipment/systems and the associated control systems into production and providing the ongoing support of these systems to include some standby support.
The Automation Engineer II will have responsibility on a project level from conception to final commissioning and validation.
This position supports production in a 24-hour manufacturing facility and may require availability to provide support during evenings, nights, weekends, and some holidays, as needed (generally up to 15%).
- Design, revise and commission PLC, HMI, and DCS based automation systems with input from cross-functional teams and senior staff.
- Design, code, test, debug and document programs and systems as needed in support of new designs and current production systems.
- Implement automation changes to existing control system hardware and software, supervising hardware and software modifications done by outside vendors, and development of specifications and testing documentation.
- Create, modify, and maintain automation system documentation including project documentation, specification documents, and SOPs in a cGMP compliant state.
- Troubleshoot various automation systems and provide training to operations personnel on automated operations.
- Ensure effective maintenance and availability of automation system controls and equipment.
- Provide automation technical knowledge for troubleshooting, investigations and training associated with Automation software as well as integrated automation system related hardware including sensors, valves, pneumatics, conveyors, robotics, vision systems, filling systems, automatic packaging equipment, etc.
- Support the validation of automation systems per cGMP and Regulatory guidance.
- Provide automation system design in relation to data acquisition, integrity and retention, required for system tracking and trending, including development of data interfaces between disparate systems to include 21CFR Part 11 and Annex 11.
- Understand and create electrical schematics and wiring diagrams and present drawings and project progress to peers and management.
- Participate in process risk and hazard reviews and modify equipment/designs as necessary to ensure safe operation and appropriate specifications are captured.
- Understand and interpret P&ID drawings, electrical schematics and wiring diagrams; PLC based logic and system integration (Siemens TIA preferred); and NFPA, UL, CE, NEC requirements.
- Continuously adapt to an ever-changing regulatory environment such that the Company is in compliance with current regulations.
- Develop and strengthen team capabilities through mentoring, training, and technical oversight of less experienced engineers.
- Understand foundational cGMP radiopharmaceutical manufacturing principles.
- Complete radiation training in ALARA principles and isotope-specific safety protocols.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, to ensure timely delivery of radiopharmaceuticals for cancer treatment.
- Gain hands-on experience with automation technology under the guidance of industry experts.
- Develop advanced technical skills in handling automated processes and technologies, positioning yourself as a key player in an innovative and impactful field.
- Troubleshoot various automation systems.
- Implement automation changes to existing control system hardware and software, supervise hardware and software modifications done by outside vendors, and develop specification and test documentation.
Please note the company cannot provide immigration-related sponsorship (including H-1B status, O-1 status, Optional Practical Training support, etc.) for this position. Each successful applicant will be required to complete the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, demonstrating both identity and employment authorization, on or before the first day of employment. Under federal law, only truthful information may be provided on the Form I-9.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Healthcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
- Company-paid life insurance & AD&D coverage
- Pet insurance
- 401(k) match
- Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
- Paid parental leave
- Bonus plan
- Equity Incentive Program
- Exposure to varying temperatures, both indoors (heated/air-conditioned spaces) and outdoors
- Noise levels range from quiet to loud, depending on the work area
- Specific vision abilities, including near vision, visual acuity, and color discrimination
- Respirators, gloves, safety glasses, and full protective clothing
- Compliance with cleanroom gowning protocols (e.g., removal of all jewelry, including piercings)
- Prohibition of cosmetics, fragrances (perfume, aftershave), and nail products, including polish, artificial nails, or extensions
- Follow strict radiation safety procedures
- Participate in dosimetry monitoring and bioassay testing as part of the company protocol
- Inform leadership of any health conditions that may affect product integrity, by cleanroom standards
NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is proud to call Beloit, Wisconsin home. Our headquarters and primary manufacturing facility are located in this vibrant, growing community that combines the charm of a small city with the advantages of a central Midwest location. Beloit features a lively, revitalized downtown filled with local restaurants, shops, and cultural events, and is just a short drive from major metropolitan areas including Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Rockford.
Situated in the heart of the South Central Wisconsin and Northern Illinois region, Beloit offers a rare blend of urban amenities and scenic natural surroundings. Whether you’re drawn to outdoor recreation, educational institutions, the arts, or historic landmarks, the area provides rich and diverse experiences for all interests. A variety of nearby communities, ranging from rural towns to suburban neighborhoods, offer flexible housing options and access to multiple school districts, making Beloit an excellent choice for individuals and families considering relocation.
NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Join the best radiopharmaceutical company in the world!
If you’re looking to make an impact while building a meaningful career in a specialized, fast-growing field, NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is the place to do it. NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is a growing, commercial-stage company focused on advancing patient care by providing therapeutic radioisotopes and novel radiopharmaceuticals to detect and treat cancer.
At the forefront of NorthStar’s technological innovation is scientific excellence, using first-in-kind electron accelerator technology and integrated campus capabilities to drive progress in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing. Our work is driven by a meaningful mission—advancing life-saving radiopharmaceutical development and ensuring a reliable supply of critical medical isotopes for patients in need. As a rapidly growing organization operating on the cutting edge of science, we offer exceptional career growth and professional development opportunities, supported by world-class facilities and a competitive benefits package.
Position:The Automation Engineer II is responsible performing automation engineering tasks for the support of automated production systems at the Beloit campus. This includes the support of existing production system automation control software and hardware and transfer of automated equipment/systems and the associated control systems into production and providing the ongoing support of these systems to include some standby support.
The Automation Engineer II will have responsibility on a project level from conception to final commissioning and validation.
This position supports production in a 24-hour manufacturing facility and may require availability to provide support during evenings, nights, weekends, and some holidays, as needed (generally up to 15%).
- Design, revise and commission PLC, HMI, and DCS based automation systems with input from cross-functional teams and senior staff.
- Design, code, test, debug and document programs and systems as needed in support of new designs and current production systems.
- Implement automation changes to existing control system hardware and software, supervising hardware and software modifications done by outside vendors, and development of specifications and testing documentation.
- Create, modify, and maintain automation system documentation including project documentation, specification documents, and SOPs in a cGMP compliant state.
- Troubleshoot various automation systems and provide training to operations personnel on automated operations.
- Ensure effective maintenance and availability of automation system controls and equipment.
- Provide automation technical knowledge for troubleshooting, investigations and training associated with Automation software as well as integrated automation system related hardware including sensors, valves, pneumatics, conveyors, robotics, vision systems, filling systems, automatic packaging equipment, etc.
- Support the validation of automation systems per cGMP and Regulatory guidance.
- Provide automation system design in relation to data acquisition, integrity and retention, required for system tracking and trending, including development of data interfaces between disparate systems to include 21CFR Part 11 and Annex 11.
- Understand and create electrical schematics and wiring diagrams and present drawings and project progress to peers and management.
- Participate in process risk and hazard reviews and modify equipment/designs as necessary to ensure safe operation and appropriate specifications are captured.
- Understand and interpret P&ID drawings, electrical schematics and wiring diagrams; PLC based logic and system integration (Siemens TIA preferred); and NFPA, UL, CE, NEC requirements.
- Continuously adapt to an ever-changing regulatory environment such that the Company is in compliance with current regulations.
- Develop and strengthen team capabilities through mentoring, training, and technical oversight of less experienced engineers.
- Understand foundational cGMP radiopharmaceutical manufacturing principles.
- Complete radiation training in ALARA principles and isotope-specific safety protocols.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, to ensure timely delivery of radiopharmaceuticals for cancer treatment.
- Gain hands-on experience with automation technology under the guidance of industry experts.
- Develop advanced technical skills in handling automated processes and technologies, positioning yourself as a key player in an innovative and impactful field.
- Troubleshoot various automation systems.
- Implement automation changes to existing control system hardware and software, supervise hardware and software modifications done by outside vendors, and develop specification and test documentation.
Please note the company cannot provide immigration-related sponsorship (including H-1B status, O-1 status, Optional Practical Training support, etc.) for this position. Each successful applicant will be required to complete the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, demonstrating both identity and employment authorization, on or before the first day of employment. Under federal law, only truthful information may be provided on the Form I-9.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Healthcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
- Company-paid life insurance & AD&D coverage
- Pet insurance
- 401(k) match
- Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
- Paid parental leave
- Bonus plan
- Equity Incentive Program
- Exposure to varying temperatures, both indoors (heated/air-conditioned spaces) and outdoors
- Noise levels range from quiet to loud, depending on the work area
- Specific vision abilities, including near vision, visual acuity, and color discrimination
- Respirators, gloves, safety glasses, and full protective clothing
- Compliance with cleanroom gowning protocols (e.g., removal of all jewelry, including piercings)
- Prohibition of cosmetics, fragrances (perfume, aftershave), and nail products, including polish, artificial nails, or extensions
- Follow strict radiation safety procedures
- Participate in dosimetry monitoring and bioassay testing as part of the company protocol
- Inform leadership of any health conditions that may affect product integrity, by cleanroom standards
NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is proud to call Beloit, Wisconsin home. Our headquarters and primary manufacturing facility are located in this vibrant, growing community that combines the charm of a small city with the advantages of a central Midwest location. Beloit features a lively, revitalized downtown filled with local restaurants, shops, and cultural events, and is just a short drive from major metropolitan areas including Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Rockford.
Situated in the heart of the South Central Wisconsin and Northern Illinois region, Beloit offers a rare blend of urban amenities and scenic natural surroundings. Whether you’re drawn to outdoor recreation, educational institutions, the arts, or historic landmarks, the area provides rich and diverse experiences for all interests. A variety of nearby communities, ranging from rural towns to suburban neighborhoods, offer flexible housing options and access to multiple school districts, making Beloit an excellent choice for individuals and families considering relocation.
NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in automation jobs across Wisconsin.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology, automation, or a related field
- Hands-on experience programming PLCs from Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Mitsubishi platforms
- Familiarity with industrial networking protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus, or Profibus
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and P&ID diagrams
- Experience with HMI configuration and SCADA systems in a manufacturing environment
- Willingness to work on-site at production or distribution facilities, including shift coverage
Automation Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a automation in Wisconsin?
Most automation roles in Wisconsin require at least an associate degree in electrical engineering technology, electromechanical systems, or industrial automation from a technical college such as Milwaukee Area Technical College, Fox Valley Technical College, or Madison College. Employers typically expect hands-on PLC and controls coursework. No state-issued automation license is required, but industry certifications from NFPA or ISA strengthen a candidate's profile considerably.
Which companies hire automations in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin automation roles are posted by Miller, Techtronic Industries Co., and Abbott and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Wisconsin's deep manufacturing base means many postings come from industrial equipment makers, food and beverage producers, and tier-one automotive suppliers with permanent facilities in the state.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most automation jobs?
Madison, Milwaukee, and Appleton lead Wisconsin for automation openings. Milwaukee anchors the list because of its dense concentration of industrial manufacturers and the presence of Rockwell Automation's global headquarters, while Madison and Green Bay draw openings from food processing plants, logistics hubs, and regional distribution operations that require on-site controls and systems support.
Are there remote automation jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. Automation work is largely hands-on, requiring on-site access to PLC cabinets, robotic cells, and production equipment. About 47% of automation openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those roles are almost always limited to programming, simulation, or systems design tasks that don't require a physical presence on the plant floor.
How can I get hired as a automation in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an electromechanical or industrial automation program at a Wisconsin technical college, then applying directly to apprenticeship or new-hire rotational programs that manufacturers like Oshkosh Corporation and Johnson Controls run for recent graduates. Entry-level roles such as controls technician assistant or maintenance electrician apprentice are common stepping stones. Earning a credential from ISA or completing a PLC-specific course adds measurable weight to an application with no industry experience.
Where can I find and apply to automation jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to automation jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings posted by Wisconsin employers. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, location preference, and technical background, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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