Job Description

Automation & Controls Specialist

Location: Wausau, WI

Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Are you looking for a long-term opportunity with a company that has consistently ranked as a top employer and is passionate about employee satisfaction, training, and advancement? PTS Advance is hiring on behalf of a well-established and growing industrial automation company looking for a Automation & Controls Specialist to join their team in Central Wisconsin.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong interest in automation, drives, or electrical power systems. Candidates with technical aptitude and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply-even if you don't check every box.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design automation systems using drives, PLCs, and IEDs.
• Service, commission, and test drives and control equipment.
• Troubleshoot control circuits and low-voltage communication/protection systems.
• Conduct wiring checks and support installation.
• Create project documentation and provide training to customers.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure timely and quality project delivery.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Power or 5+ years of relevant hands-on experience.
• Ability to read prints and electrical/control schematics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Experience:

• Background in electrical panels, industrial controls, or automation.
• Strong knowledge of VFD's (Variable Frequency Drives)
• Mechanical, electrical, or software aptitude.
• Previous work in field service or installation roles.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision (employer paid)
• 401(k) with company match
• Short-term disability and life insurance (company paid)
• FSA/HSA with employer contributions
• Paid Volunteer Time

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent walking, bending, crouching, and climbing.
• Work may include slippery or uneven surfaces and use of PPE.

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