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Automation Specialist I

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Job Location:

Ripon, WI - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 73000 - 94000

Posted: 29 September 2026 (9 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ICS Online. (ICS) is an industry leader in the manufacturing of custom Industrial Control panels and factory automation systems. ICS works with both end users and leading original equipment manufacturers in a variety of industries. These industries include but are not limited to water and wastewater treatment energy generation and storage semiconductor food and beverage processing and packaging and factory automation. ICS is part of Cleanwater1 and through its various operating subsidiaries is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing companies in the water infrastructure market.

The Automation Specialist is responsible for delivering industrial control and information system solutions that meet client requirements. This role supports the design development implementation testing commissioning and ongoing support of automation systems and related technologies. The successful candidate will work independently and collaboratively to design control systems program PLC and HMI applications configure industrial networks and support system startup and troubleshooting activities.

Essential Job Functions

Design industrial control systems including hardware and software selection.
Create electrical and mechanical drawings and documentation.
Develop and maintain PLC HMI and SCADA applications.
Configure industrial communication networks and related system infrastructure.
Perform system startup commissioning and troubleshooting activities.
Review and analyze existing automation systems and recommend improvements to enhance performance reliability and efficiency.
Collaborate with system analysts engineers and customers to understand business and operational requirements.
Translate customer and technical specifications into functional automation solutions and software code.
Develop data migration tools and processes to support system upgrades and new implementations.
Establish testing environments and execute comprehensive testing to identify and resolve software and system issues.
Participate in technical and project meetings and provide regular project status updates.
Deliver technical support and training to end users and customers.
Prepare technical documentation reports and project records as required.

Required Qualifications

Associate degree technical certification or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering Technology Automation Controls Engineering Instrumentation or a related field.
Experience with industrial control systems automation technologies and information systems.
Knowledge of industrial networks databases PLCs HMIs and/or SCADA systems.
Experience with industrial electrical and instrumentation systems.
Understanding of motor control circuits and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
High level of initiative dedication and self-motivation.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC-5 and SLC 500 platforms.
Experience with Wonderware Ignition FactoryTalk View SE and FactoryTalk View ME.
Experience with database development and integration.
Familiarity with Visual C programming.
Experience commissioning automation systems in industrial environments.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit stand walk bend and reach for extended periods.
Ability to use a computer and other office equipment for prolonged periods.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to travel to customer sites and navigate industrial environments safely.
Ability to distinguish colors and read electrical schematics and technical drawings.

Work Environment

Combination of office manufacturing and customer site environments.
Frequent interaction with electrical equipment industrial control systems and field installations.
Occasional travel may be required for commissioning troubleshooting and customer support.
Must comply with all company safety requirements and customer site safety policies.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position is non-exempt. Compensation is dependent on skill level. The base salary range for this position is between $73000 and $94000 annually. Benefits package and incentives are provided. We generally offer employees working 21 hours per work or more medical dental vision along with voluntary ancillary benefits. The Company has a 401(k)-match program and has company-paid life and AD&D insurance available for eligible employees.

Cleanwater1 Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

The Cleanwater1 Inc. California Employee Privacy Notice is available at Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries maintain a drug-free workplace.

Pay Range:$73000 - $94000 per year

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