Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. · 11 hours ago
Controls Engineer
Hamilton Township, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelLiberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced 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.
B2BConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySmall and Medium Businesses
Hiring Manager
Steve Moore
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
Support Maintenance and Production teams with complex troubleshooting and process improvements
Lead front-end controls engineering activities from concept through commissioning, including specification development, safety design, and overall system architecture
Write detailed machine and process specifications to support automation projects
Design control panels, safety circuits, and electrical systems in compliance with NEC, NFPA 79, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and RIA standards
Support and review panel building, field wiring, and installation activities to ensure compliance with design intent and safety requirements
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 servo systems
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 or Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field or no degree equivalent work experience
Proficiency in PLC programming (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block)
Strong experience with safety systems and front-end controls design
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.
Founded in 2003
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chuck LaBenski
Co-Founder, Talent Acquisition Specialist/ Trainer
Stephen Moore
Vice President
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