Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Automation Controls Engineer
Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Automation Controls Engineer to design, program, and support control systems for a production environment. The role involves developing and integrating PLC, HMI, robotics, and data acquisition systems while ensuring compliance with safety and electrical standards.
Responsibilities
Follow all environmental, health, and safety rules; report hazards, near-misses, and injuries immediately
Participate in developing and reviewing risk assessments annually
Write and interpret machine and vendor specifications
Design safety systems compliant with NEC, NFPA 79, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and RIA standards
Support Maintenance and Production teams with complex troubleshooting and process improvements
Design, program, and debug PLC and HMI control systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
Integrate and commission industrial robots (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa)
Develop user-friendly HMI and SCADA interfaces for system control and monitoring
Design, program, and tune motion control systems including DC drives, VFDs, and servos
Create and maintain electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical or similar CAD tools
Calculate electrical power requirements for machines and automation systems
Design and implement data acquisition (DAQ) systems for process monitoring
Program data systems using C, Visual Basic, and SQL; connect DAQ systems to SQL servers and generate reports
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for automation-related issues
Document all control logic, robotic operations, and safety systems for maintenance and future upgrades
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
Proficiency in PLC programming (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block)
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols: Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus, Modbus
Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office® and relevant engineering tools
Preferred
Experience with robotics and motion control technologies preferred
Company
Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.
Liberty Personnel is widely recognized as the finest direct placement and contract recruiting firm in the region.
Funding
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