Controls Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A staffing firm in Cedar Park, Texas is hiring for an electrical automation position. Responsibilities include designing electrical systems, assisting with PLC programming, and troubleshooting automated equipment. Candidates should possess an Associate degree or equivalent experience, along with foundational knowledge of industrial controls and strong troubleshooting skills. Willingness to travel and exposure to robotics and motion systems is preferred. This position offers a hands-on environment focused on innovative automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Exposure to robotics, motion systems, or machine vision preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of PLCs, sensors, and motor controls.
• Understanding of electrical standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support design of electrical control systems for automated equipment.
• Assist with PLC, HMI, and robotic programming and troubleshooting.
• Participate in equipment build, wiring, and system testing.

Skills

Troubleshooting ability

Industrial controls knowledge

Hands-on mindset

Education

Associate degree in electrical or automation field

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Omron

CODESYS

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Support design of electrical and control systems for automated equipment
• Assist with PLC, HMI, and robotic programming and troubleshooting
• Develop and maintain schematics, I/O lists, and technical documentation
• Participate in equipment build, wiring, and system testing
• Assist with startup, commissioning, and field troubleshooting
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve integration challenges

What You Bring

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in electrical, automation, or related field
• Foundational knowledge of industrial controls (PLCs, sensors, motor controls)
• Hands‑on mindset with strong troubleshooting ability
• Exposure to platforms such as Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Omron, or CODESYS is a plus
• Familiarity with robotics, motion systems, or machine vision preferred
• Understanding of electrical standards (UL, NEC) is a plus
• Willingness to travel 10–15%

An Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Paul Curran | Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.