Electrical Automation Controls Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

401(k)

PTO

Performance bonus

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Automation & Controls Engineer to design, program, troubleshoot, and support advanced electrical and industrial automation systems in a manufacturing setting.

The role leads projects from concept through commissioning, covering PLC/HMI development, electrical controls, robotics, motion control, and data acquisition. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in electrical controls or industrial automation, strong PLC/HMI experience (Allen-Bradley

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 4+ years in electrical controls/industrial automation in manufacturing.
• Strong PLC/HMI programming experience (Allen-Bradley or Siemens preferred).
• Experience with NEC/NFPA/OSHA/RIA safety standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Automation design

Robotics integration

Motion control

Electrical safety standards

Electrical schematics

Data acquisition

SQL reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

EtherNet/IP

Modbus

Job description

Electrical Automation Controls Engineer

We are seeking an Electrical Automation & Controls Engineer to design, program, troubleshoot, and support advanced electrical and 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, electrical controls, robotics integration, motion control, machine safety, and industrial data acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in electrical controls, industrial automation, or electrical engineering within a manufacturing environment
• Strong PLC/HMI programming experience (Allen-Bradley or Siemens preferred)
• Experience with electrical control systems, motion control, servo systems, VFDs, and AC/DC drives
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical safety systems and standards including NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and RIA
• Experience with industrial networks including EtherNet/IP, Profibus, Modbus, etc.
• Experience designing or troubleshooting electrical control panels and machine control circuits
• Robotics integration experience preferred
• Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic control systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering/design 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