Senior Controls Engineer: PLCs, HMI & Robotics Lead

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.

Dalton (GA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design and implement PLC, HMI, and robotic control systems for custom industrial automation equipment in the Chattanooga area.

You will own projects from concept through commissioning. The ideal candidate has a BS in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics and hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley RSLogix/Studio 5000 and Siemens Step 7/TIA Portal, plus ladder logic and structured text.

Qualifications

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field required.
Industrial PLC programming and control systems integration experience.
Strong knowledge of Structured Text, Ladder Logic, servo systems, VFDs, and machine safety.
Experience with industrial communications such as TCP/IP, EtherNet/IP, SPI, or UART.

Responsibilities

Develop PLC and HMI control systems for custom automation and robotic platforms.
Program Allen-Bradley (RSLogix/Studio 5000) and Siemens (Step 7/TIA Portal) PLCs.
Develop software using Ladder Logic, Function Block, and Structured Text.
Integrate robotics, vision systems, sensors, servo drives, and motion control.
Connect sensors, microcontrollers, drives, HMIs, and industrial communication networks.
Lead R&D projects involving software, electronics, and mechanical systems.
Develop diagnostic tools and testing methods to improve system performance.
Work with engineering, manufacturing, and outside vendors to deliver projects.