Electrical Controls Engineer - Mid/Senior level

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) match

HSA/FSA options

Paid holidays and vacation

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Travel expenses coverage

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a mid-to-senior-level Electrical Controls Engineer to design, develop, troubleshoot, and commission industrial automation and control systems in manufacturing environments.

This role involves hands-on work with PLCs, HMIs, drives, and motion control, and requires strong communication with customers and cross-functional engineering teams. The ideal candidate has experience with PLC programming, HMI development, industrial networks,

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on automation/controls experience.
• Experience with motion control systems and electrical control panel design.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, and engineering drawings.
• PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial networks knowledge.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and troubleshoot automation and control systems (PLCs, HMIs, drives).
• Develop automation architectures and control system designs.
• Design and support electrical control panels and motion control applications.
• Analyze system requirements and develop automated manufacturing solutions.
• Perform startup, commissioning and field troubleshooting at customer sites.
• Interpret schematics and drawings to support implementation.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and customers to meet deadlines.
• Provide technical support for complex automation issues.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial networks

Motion control

Customer-facing

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Rockwell PlantPAx

Siemens

Job description

Electrical Controls Engineer - Mid/Senior level

Location: Jacksonville, FL
Experience Level: Mid to Senior Level

Position Overview

We are seeking a mid-to-senior-level Automation / Controls Engineer to design, develop, troubleshoot, and commission industrial automation and control systems in manufacturing environments. This customer-facing role offers hands-on involvement in complex automation projects, motion control systems, electrical control panel design, and industrial systems integration.

The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise in PLC programming, HMI development, industrial networks, and motion control, along with the ability to work directly with customers and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial automation and control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, drives, servos, and industrial networks.

Develop and maintain automation architectures and control system designs.

Design and support electrical control panels and motion control applications.

Analyze system requirements and develop solutions for automated manufacturing equipment and processes.

Perform system testing, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer facilities.

Interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and engineering drawings to support system design and implementation.

Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and customer personnel to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Provide technical support and resolve complex automation issues in industrial manufacturing environments.

Required Qualifications

2+ years of hands-on experience in automation, controls, or electrical engineering.

Demonstrated experience with motion control systems and electrical control panel design.

Experience designing, developing, and troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment and industrial control systems.

Knowledge of PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial communication networks.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and engineering drawings.

Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and customer-facing skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams and customers throughout project execution.

Preferred Technical Experience

Experience with one or more of the following technologies is highly desirable:

PLC Platforms: Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation, PlantPAx, Siemens

Robotics

Motion Control: Servo systems, variable-frequency drives, and motion controllers

Industrial Systems: DCS, industrial networking, and integrated control systems

Systems Integration: Industrial automation design, implementation, testing, and commissioning

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA, FSA, and dependent care options
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Business travel expenses covered and mileage reimbursed
• Opportunities to work on technically challenging, high-impact industrial automation projects

Ideal Candidate

This opportunity is well suited for an experienced Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, or Electrical Engineer seeking a mid-to-senior-level position with hands-on technical responsibility, customer interaction, and exposure to a broad range of industrial automation technologies.