Controls Engineer – PLC/SCADA Automation (Travel)

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to advance our client’s packaging and manufacturing automation. You will apply PLC programming expertise, test protocol development, and project coordination to deliver robust, safe control systems.

This full-time role requires 50–75% travel to client sites. You’ll work with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs, SCADA (FactoryTalk View SE), HMIs, sensors, and servo drives, interfacing with engineers and operators.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in automated equipment with electrical engineering or programming background.
• Ability to draft test protocols and change controls with precision.
• Strong SDLC understanding and documentation practices.
• Excellent communication to interface with clients and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Operate, test, and commission packaging automation systems.
• Interface with clients and internal teams; manage projects of varying size.

Skills

Rockwell ControlLogix & Siemens PLC

SCADA systems

HMI/PLC testing

Project management

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley tools

SCADA software

Job description

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to advance our client’s packaging and manufacturing automation. You will apply PLC programming expertise, test protocol development, and project coordination to deliver robust, safe control systems.

This full-time role requires 50–75% travel to client sites. You’ll work with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs, SCADA (FactoryTalk View SE), HMIs, sensors, and servo drives, interfacing with engineers and operators.