Controls Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a qualified engineer in Lexington, Kentucky, to join their dynamic team focusing on cutting-edge control system solutions across various industrial projects. The role involves designing and maintaining PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems while ensuring performance and safety compliance. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience and 3+ years in automation engineering. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Associate's + 5 years experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years in controls or automation engineering experience.
• Experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.
• Select and integrate control hardware, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot, test, and commission automation systems.
• Ensure performance, safety, and compliance standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate's degree + 5 years experience

Job description

Join a dynamic team delivering cutting‑edge control system solutions across industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
• Develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams
• Select and integrate control hardware, sensors, and instrumentation
• Troubleshoot, test, and commission automation systems
• Ensure system performance, safety, and compliance standards
• Collaborate with engineers and field technicians
• Maintain documentation and technical reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (or Associate’s + 5 years experience)
• 3+ years in controls or automation engineering
• Experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA platforms
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills