Automation & Controls – Industrial Automation

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

401(k)

PTO

Performance bonus

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. seeks an Automation & Controls Engineer to design, program, and support advanced automation in a manufacturing setting.

You’ll lead projects from concept through commissioning, working across PLC/HMI development, robotics, motion control, safety systems, and data acquisition. You will evaluate hardware and software, develop robust documentation, and ensure NEC/NFPA/OSHA/RIA compliant safety implementations while delivering continuous improvements on throughput

Qualifications

• 4+ years in industrial controls, automation, or electrical engineering in manufacturing.
• Strong PLC/HMI programming experience (Allen-Bradley or Siemens preferred).
• Experience with motion control, servo systems, VFDs, and drives.
• Solid knowledge of industrial safety standards (NEC, NFPA, OSHA, RIA).
• Experience with industrial networks and robotics integration is a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office and engineering tools; on-site role.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and debug PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, drives, and DAQ.
• Lead automation projects from concept through commissioning.
• Evaluate electrical hardware/software for production needs.
• Design safety systems compliant with NEC/NFPA/OSHA/RIA.
• Develop PLC/HMI apps to improve throughput and reduce bottlenecks.
• Integrate robotics into automated production lines.
• Design motion control including VFDs and servo drives.
• Develop data acquisition with SQL-based reporting.
• Provide root-cause analysis and support maintenance.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Robotics integration

Motion control

Industrial networks

Safety systems

Electrical engineering

Data acquisition

Project leadership

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Automation Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

EtherNet/IP

Profibus/Modbus

Job description

We are seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to design, program, and support advanced industrial automation systems in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for evaluating electrical hardware and software solutions and leading projects from concept through commissioning.

You will work across PLC/HMI development, robotics integration, motion control, safety systems, and industrial data acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and debug PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, AC/DC drives, and DAQ systems
• Lead automation projects from concept through commissioning
• Evaluate and select electrical hardware/software for production automation needs
• Design machine safety systems in compliance with NEC, NFPA 79, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and RIA standards
• Develop PLC/HMI applications to improve throughput and eliminate bottlenecks
• Integrate robotics into automated production systems
• Design motion control systems including VFDs and servo drives
• Develop and integrate data acquisition systems with SQL-based reporting tools
• Perform root cause analysis and support maintenance/production troubleshooting
• Create technical documentation, specifications, and electrical schematics

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in industrial controls, automation, or electrical engineering in manufacturing
• Strong PLC/HMI programming experience (Allen-Bradley or Siemens preferred)
• Experience with motion control, servo systems, VFDs, and AC/DC drives
• Strong understanding of industrial safety systems and standards (NEC, NFPA, OSHA, RIA)
• Experience with industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profibus, Modbus, etc.)
• Robotics integration experience preferred
• Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering tools
• Full-time onsite role in a manufacturing environment
• Benefits: Medical, 401(k), PTO, and performance bonus
• U.S. Citizen, Green Card holder, or Permanent Resident required