Electrical Controls Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to design, program, and support automation systems in a production environment. The role includes leading controls engineering projects, designing control panels and safety circuits, and integrating industrial robots. Candidates should possess strong PLC programming skills and an engineering degree (Bachelor's or Associate's). This position is full-time on-site in Ewing Township, NJ, with opportunities for nationwide positions available in related fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong PLC programming skills (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block) are essential.
• Experience with safety systems and front-end controls design is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls engineering projects from concept through commissioning.
• Design control panels, safety circuits, and electrical systems in compliance with safety standards.
• Integrate and commission industrial robots (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa).
• Develop HMI/SCADA interfaces for control and monitoring.
• Document control logic, robotics, and safety systems for maintenance and upgrades.

Skills

PLC programming skills (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block)

Strong knowledge of industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus, Modbus)

Robotics and motion control experience

Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering tools

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to design, program, and support automation systems in a production environment, including PLC/HMI development, robotics integration, and data acquisition from concept through commissioning. Lead controls engineering projects from concept through commissioning, including system architecture, specifications, and safety design. Design control panels, safety circuits, and electrical systems in compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and RIA standards. Review panel fabrication, field wiring, and installation to ensure alignment with design intent and safety requirements. Design, program, and debug PLC and HMI systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens).

Technical Responsibilities

• Lead controls engineering projects from concept through commissioning, including system architecture, specifications, and safety design.
• Design control panels, safety circuits, and electrical systems in compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and RIA standards.
• Review panel fabrication, field wiring, and installation to ensure alignment with design and safety requirements.
• Design, program, and debug PLC and HMI systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Integrate and commission industrial robots (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa).
• Develop HMI/SCADA interfaces for control, monitoring, and data visualization.
• Design and tune motion control systems (VFDs, servo drives, DC drives).
• Create and maintain electrical schematics (AutoCAD Electrical or similar).
• Perform electrical load and power calculations for automation systems.
• Design and implement DAQ systems; integrate with SQL databases for reporting.
• Program data systems using C, Visual Basic, and SQL.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Document control logic, robotics, and safety systems for maintenance and upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong PLC programming skills (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block).
• Experience with safety systems and front-end controls design.
• Robotics and motion control experience preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus, Modbus).
• Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering tools.
• Onsite, Monday through Friday, in a manufacturing facility.

Keywords

Controls Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Automation Engineer, Panel Building, Design Control Panels, Robotics Integration, PLC Programming, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, FANUC, KUKA, ABB, Yaskawa, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Sensors, Motors, Machinery Controls, Machine Integration

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