Automation Controls Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc

Hamilton Township, NJ, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Manufacturing

Full Time

Job Description

Automation Controls Engineer

Seeking an experienced Automation Controls Engineer to design, program, and support control systems that meet the automation needs of a production environment. The role involves developing and integrating PLC, HMI, robotics, and data acquisition systems while ensuring compliance with all applicable safety and electrical standards.

General Duties:

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.

Technical Duties:

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.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
Proficiency in PLC programming (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block).
Experience with robotics and motion control technologies preferred.
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.

Work Environment

Onsite, Monday through Friday, in a manufacturing facility.

Keywords

Electrical Engineer, Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, Robotics Integration, PLC Programming, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, FANUC, KUKA, ABB, Yaskawa, Rockwell, Sensors, Motors, Machinery Controls, Machine Integration

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