Principal Automation Engineer

About AprilAire Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin with production facilities in both Madison and Poynette, AprilAire has been providing a variety of Indoor Air Quality solutions and technology to our North American customers since 1938. Our core mission is to provide Healthy Air for all! One of the first products in our company's dedication toward innovation was in 1954, when we introduced AprilAire® Humidifiers, the first evaporative, flow-through-design, whole-home humidifier. Since then, we’ve added to our line of humidifiers as well as an entire family of Indoor Air Quality products that include AprilAire® Air Cleaners, Dehumidifiers, Smart Home Thermostats, Ventilation, and Zoned Comfort Control® systems. AprilAire’s rise to the top is the result of innovation and continuous improvement. Our team members' unwavering commitment to quality and providing outstanding service to our customers has built our path to success. As the #1 manufacturer of Indoor Air Quality products, systems, and technologies, we know that smart, accomplished people are the reason we’ve been a successful business for over 80 years. We are a group of talented innovators that deliver excellence in our work, accomplish our goals together, and believe in respect for one another. If this sounds like you, join us in delivering Healthy Air for all!

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aprilaire.com

501-1,000 employees

Manufacturing

Madison, WI

1938

Privately Held

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• In alignment with direct Manager, develop Automation strategies for the Company.
• Lead execution of equipment startup, commissioning, and ramp-up activities
• Perform I/O checkout, system bring-up, and sequence validation
• Debug system-level issues across PLC controls, mechanical systems, and process conditions
• Support integration and troubleshooting of robotic and vision systems
• Modify PLC and HMI logic to resolve issues and support functionality
• Assist with motion tuning and sequence optimization
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, and controls issues
• Drive improvements in throughput, uptime, and quality during ramp
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors during execution phases
• Support documentation updates and system turnover to Production and Maintenance
• Strong understanding of automated manufacturing systems and machine integration
• Experience with PLC programming platforms (Rockwell, Mitsubishi preferred)
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, fixturing, and equipment functionality
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capability
• Ability to diagnose issues across controls, mechanical, and process interactions
• Experience with robotics and vision systems with interest in developing expertise
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or controls engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of experience in industrial automation, equipment integration, or controls engineering required.
• Hands-on experience with equipment commissioning and production startup is required.
• Strong understanding of automated manufacturing systems and machine integration
• Experience with PLC programming platforms (Rockwell, Mitsubishi preferred)
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, fixturing, and equipment functionality
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capability
• Ability to diagnose issues across controls, mechanical, and process interactions
• Experience with robotics and vision systems with interest in developing expertise
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings