Senior Electrical Controls Engineer - PLC Expert

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Muscle Shoals (AL); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Flexible schedule

Professional mentorship

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment company is seeking a highly driven Controls Engineer to lead the design, programming, and integration of advanced automation and robotic systems. You will collaborate across phases of each project with mechanical, electrical, and software teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant engineering field and over 2 years of hands-on experience in controls programming. The role provides a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including health insurance and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in controls programming, automation integration, or industrial robotics.
• Proven experience with one or more major PLC/HMI platforms.
• Willingness to travel for installation and commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot complex electromechanical control systems.
• Collaborate on mechanical and control system modifications.
• Provide high-quality technical support post-installation.

Skills

Controls programming

Automation integration

Robotics

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or related Engineering field

Tools

Allen Bradley

Siemens

Omron

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

A leading engineering recruitment company is seeking a highly driven Controls Engineer to lead the design, programming, and integration of advanced automation and robotic systems. You will collaborate across phases of each project with mechanical, electrical, and software teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant engineering field and over 2 years of hands-on experience in controls programming. The role provides a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including health insurance and a flexible schedule.