Electrical Controls Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Lawrence Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k

Bonus

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer in Lawrence Township, New Jersey. The role requires designing, programming, and supporting automation systems in a manufacturing environment, focusing on PLC and HMI development, robotics integration, and data acquisition. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or equivalent experience. The salary ranges from $75,000 to $95,000, alongside benefits that include medical and 401k plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong PLC programming skills focusing on various languages.
• Preferred experience in robotics and motion control.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls engineering projects from concept through commissioning.
• Design control panels, safety circuits, and electrical systems.
• Integrate and commission industrial robots.

Skills

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

Experience with safety systems and front-end controls design

Robotics and motion control experience

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

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.

Salary $75,000 - $95,000 plus $ bonus, medical, 401k, and other additional benefits.