Lead Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Electrical Controls Engineer

Location: Forest Acres, SC Area
Experience Level: Senior / Lead Level

Position Overview

We are seeking a Lead Electrical Controls Engineer to lead the design, development, troubleshooting, and commissioning of industrial automation and control systems in manufacturing environments. This is a hands-on technical leadership role offering involvement in complex automation projects, motion control systems, electrical control panel design, and industrial systems integration.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in PLC programming, HMI development, industrial networks, and motion control, along with the ability to lead engineering initiatives, mentor technical team members, and work directly with customers to deliver reliable automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial automation and control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, drives, servos, and industrial networks.

• Provide technical leadership and direction for automation and controls engineering projects.

• Develop and maintain automation architectures, electrical control system designs, and engineering standards.

• Lead the design and support of electrical control panels and motion control applications.

• Analyze system requirements and develop solutions for automated manufacturing equipment and processes.

• Oversee system testing, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer facilities.

• Interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and engineering drawings to support system design and implementation.

• Collaborate with engineering teams, project managers, and customer personnel to ensure successful project execution.

• Provide advanced technical support and resolve complex automation issues in industrial manufacturing environments.

• Mentor and support other controls engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in automation, controls, or electrical engineering.

• Demonstrated experience with motion control systems and electrical control panel design.

• Strong background designing, developing, and troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment and industrial control systems.

• Experience with PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial communication networks.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and engineering drawings.

• Proven ability to lead technical projects and provide engineering guidance to other team members.

• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and customer-facing skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams and customers throughout project execution.

• Willingness to travel to customer facilities as project requirements dictate.

Preferred Technical Experience

Experience with one or more of the following technologies is highly desirable:

• PLC Platforms: Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation, PlantPAx, Siemens

• HMI / SCADA: Ignition, FactoryTalk View, Wonderware, WinCC, iFIX

• Robotics

• Motion Control: Servo systems, variable-frequency drives, and motion controllers

• Industrial Systems: DCS, industrial networking, and integrated control systems

• Systems Integration: Industrial automation design, implementation, testing, and commissioning

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience

• 401(k) with company match

• Comprehensive insurance

• HSA, FSA, and dependent care options

• Paid holidays and vacation

• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage

• Business travel expenses covered and mileage reimbursed

• Opportunities to work on technically challenging, high-impact industrial automation projects

Ideal Candidate

This opportunity is well suited for an experienced Lead Controls Engineer, Senior Automation Engineer, or Electrical Controls Engineer ready to take on technical leadership responsibilities. The position offers the opportunity to lead complex automation projects, mentor engineering talent, interact directly with customers, and work across a broad range of industrial automation technologies.

To Apply: Please send your resume to .

Patrick DelGaone

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#Midsenior

#Engineering

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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!Hundreds 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.Established 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:Information 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.