Lead Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Electrical Controls Engineer

An established industrial automation organization is seeking a Controls Engineer to support the design, programming, integration, and commissioning of custom automated systems. This position offers a mix of controls engineering, hands-on troubleshooting, and cross-functional project collaboration in a fast-paced manufacturing and automation environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control systems for custom automation equipment
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, motion controllers, and related automation hardware
• Create electrical schematics, panel layouts, and system documentation using electrical CAD software
• Support integration with existing production equipment and third-party systems
• Assist with equipment startup, commissioning, debug, and troubleshooting activities
• Coordinate with mechanical engineering, robotics, assembly, and project management teams throughout project execution
• Support electrical assembly and panel build efforts to ensure compliance with project requirements
• Participate in system testing, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Occasionally travel to customer sites for installation support, startup assistance, and service work

Desired Background

• Experience with PLC, HMI, and motion control programming
• Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC/HMI platforms, with exposure to Ignition SCADA development, integration, and system support.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, power distribution, sensors, VFDs, servos, and automation devices
• Ability to create and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Familiarity with industrial machinery safety and electrical standards
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Hands-on mindset with the ability to support field and shop activities as needed

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer seeking a highly collaborative environment with exposure to custom automation projects, controls integration, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Please send resumes to

Patrick DelGaone

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Company Description

Libertyjobs.com has become an essential destination site for experienced job seekers. Our recruiters are continually posting active job openings to the website. Feel free to search our database of open positions and apply for your next career move!\n\nHundreds of new jobs are listed on the site every month in a wide range of industries and locations. Last year we had over 900,000 unique job seekers visit our website, which means over 75,000 skilled job seekers search our openings every month.\n\nEstablished in 2003, Liberty Personnel quickly grew into one of the largest technical recruiting agencies on the East Coast. Today, Liberty Personnel has a national presence and a diverse client base. Listed below are a number of the industries and openings we work on:\n\nInformation Technology, Software Programmers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, Plant Maintenance, Construction, Oil and Gas, Medical Communications, Accounting, Finance, Electronics, Scientific, Medical Device, Sales, Pharmaceutical, Admin, Automation, Controls, Civil, HVAC, Wastewater, Structural, Electrical, Chemists, Validations, Logistics, Food Production, Renewable Energy and Machinists.