Lead Electrical Controls Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

HSA/FSAs

Paid holidays and vacation

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Travel mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. seeks a Lead Electrical Controls Engineer to spearhead design, development, and commissioning of industrial automation and control systems in manufacturing settings.

You will lead PLC/HMI development, motion control, and electrical panel design, while guiding a technical team and working directly with customers to ensure reliable solutions. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across engineering and project management to deliver

Qualifications

• 5+ years in automation, controls, or electrical engineering.
• Experience leading automation projects and engineering teams.
• Strong PLC/HMI design and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient in reading electrical schematics and P&IDs.
• Strong communication and customer-facing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and troubleshooting of industrial automation systems.
• Provide technical direction for automation projects and engineering standards.
• Lead electrical control panel design and motion control applications.
• Collaborate with customers, project managers, and engineering teams to deliver solutions.
• Mentor junior controls engineers and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Motion control

Industrial networks

Technical leadership

Customer-facing

Schematic reading

Team mentoring

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

PlantPAx

Siemens

Job description

Location: Orlando, FL Area
Experience Level: Senior / Lead Level

Position Overview

We are seeking a Lead Electrical Controls Engineer to lead the design, development, troubleshooting, and commissioning of industrial automation and control systems in manufacturing environments. This is a hands-on technical leadership role offering involvement in complex automation projects, motion control systems, electrical control panel design, and industrial systems integration.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in PLC programming, HMI development, industrial networks, and motion control, along with the ability to lead engineering initiatives, mentor technical team members, and work directly with customers to deliver reliable automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial automation and control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, drives, servos, and industrial networks.

Provide technical leadership and direction for automation and controls engineering projects.

Develop and maintain automation architectures, electrical control system designs, and engineering standards.

Lead the design and support of electrical control panels and motion control applications.

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

Oversee 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 engineering teams, project managers, and customer personnel to ensure successful project execution.

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

Mentor and support other controls engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes.

Required Qualifications

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

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

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

Experience with PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial communication networks.

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

Proven ability to lead technical projects and provide engineering guidance to other team members.

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

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

Willingness to travel to customer facilities as project requirements dictate.

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 Lead Controls Engineer, Senior Automation Engineer, or Electrical Controls Engineer ready to take on technical leadership responsibilities. The position offers the opportunity to lead complex automation projects, mentor engineering talent, interact directly with customers, and work across a broad range of industrial automation technologies.