Mid level Electrical Controls Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Team-oriented work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission turnkey automation systems across automotive, aerospace, steel, and food industries. You will work hands-on with PLCs and HMIs in challenging industrial environments.

The role involves traveling to customer sites in Michigan and beyond, supporting installation, startup, and ongoing technical support while interpreting schematics and diagnosing electronics with advanced test equipment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs, preferably Allen-Bradley and Siemens.
• Experience developing and editing HMI applications.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, controls, and electromechanical equipment.
• Experience with servo systems, coordinated motion, and industrial automation integration.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and perform electronic troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and related computer applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and maintain a valid passport.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC systems, including Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms.
• Develop and edit HMI applications using Allen-Bradley and Siemens technologies.
• Troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic actuators, sensors, and other electromechanical equipment.
• Design, program, and troubleshoot servo positioning systems and coordinated motion applications.
• Support the design, integration, installation, and commissioning of industrial automation systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and control system documentation.
• Diagnose electronic issues using digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other test equipment.
• Provide on-site commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and customer support.
• Travel to customer facilities and company locations in Michigan, with domestic and international travel as required.
• Maintain project documentation and communicate effectively with customers and internal teams.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical systems

Servo systems

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Windows Office

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Job description

Location: Sterling Heights, MI | Regional Travel Required

Location: Sterling Heights, MI | Regional Travel Required

Opportunity Overview

A growing industrial automation and controls engineering organization is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to support the design, development, programming, and commissioning of customized turnkey automation systems. The company serves a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, steel, and food manufacturing, delivering solutions from initial system design through installation, startup, and ongoing technical support.

This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on with advanced automation systems while helping establish and grow an engineering and technical support presence in the Seattle region.

Key Responsibilities

Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC systems, including Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms.

Develop and edit HMI applications using Allen-Bradley and Siemens technologies.

Troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic actuators, sensors, and other electromechanical equipment.

Design, program, and troubleshoot servo positioning systems and coordinated motion applications.

Support the design, integration, installation, and commissioning of industrial automation systems.

Read and interpret electrical schematics and control system documentation.

Diagnose electronic issues using digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other test equipment.

Provide on-site commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and customer support.

Travel to customer facilities and company locations in Michigan, with domestic and international travel as required.

Maintain project documentation and communicate effectively with customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs, preferably Allen-Bradley and Siemens.

Experience developing and editing HMI applications.

Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, controls, and electromechanical equipment.

Experience with servo systems, coordinated motion, and industrial automation integration.

Ability to interpret electrical schematics and perform electronic troubleshooting.

Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and related computer applications.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Willingness to travel and maintain a valid passport.

Ability to pass a background check.

Preferred: Industrial plant electrical maintenance experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Team-oriented work environment with opportunities for professional growth