Job Details:
Electrical Controls Engineer
Position Overview
A growing engineering and automation solutions provider is seeking a Controls Engineer to support industrial automation and control system integration projects. This role involves control system design, control panel development, PLC programming, instrumentation support, system testing, and start-up assistance across multiple industries.
The position includes both technical engineering responsibilities and project leadership opportunities, with involvement in manufacturing production systems and building automation environments.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, develop, and implement control system hardware and software to meet process and operational requirements.
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Create electrical schematics, control system configurations, and panel layouts using AutoCAD or similar design tools.
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Develop Sequence of Operations documentation outlining process control strategies.
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Lead design reviews with customers to validate and approve system designs.
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Perform system checkout, commissioning, and start-up activities at customer sites.
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Prepare final system documentation and provide operational training to end users.
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Support automation and control system integration projects across diverse industries, including manufacturing and facility automation environments.
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Serve as a technical lead on projects, mentoring junior engineers and technicians.
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Manage smaller automation projects, including:
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Developing and executing project implementation plans
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Assigning tasks to meet deadlines
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Coordinating scope and deliverables with project teams and customers
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Developing project schedules and tracking progress
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Managing procurement and subcontractor activities
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Supporting cost tracking and change order development
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Minimum Qualifications
Education
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Electrical Engineering preferred).
Experience
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2+ years of experience in industrial automation or control systems engineering.
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Strong understanding of control system architecture, instrumentation, and logic programming.
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Experience with SCADA platforms (such as Rockwell, Inductive Automation, or AVEVA Wonderware).
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Experience with PLC platforms including Allen-Bradley and Siemens.
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Familiarity with AutoCAD for control system design.
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Additional experience with distributed control systems, robotics, or machine vision technologies is a plus.
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Experience supporting automation in semiconductor, energy storage, electric vehicle, or data center environments preferred.
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Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with customers, subcontractors, and project teams.
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Ability to travel up to approximately 30%.
Physical Requirements
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Ability to perform site-based work including climbing, lifting, driving, equipment access, and use of hand tools.
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Visual acuity, color recognition, hearing, and clear verbal communication required for technical work and safety compliance.
To apply, send your resume to PD@LibertyJobs.com
Patrick DelGaone
PD@LibertyJobs.com
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