Sr. Electrical Controls Engineer
liberty personnel servicesColumbia, SC
Sr. Electrical Controls Engineer
liberty personnel servicesColumbia, SCSenior L5
Electrical EngineersMechatronics EngineersElectrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Relay and Industrial Control ManufacturingEngineering ServicesAll Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Sr. Electrical Controls Engineer Build automation that keeps real factories running! You design the logic that turns steel and wire into smart, reliable production. Here, your controls will drive automated manufacturing systems across multiple facilities and industries.
You'll take projects from concept to commissioning – analyzing requirements, designing controls architecture, programming PLCs and HMIs, and seeing it all come to life on the plant floor. When a line starts up on time and runs smooth, you'll know it's because of you.
If you live for industrial automation – from PLC code to motion and networks – we want to talk to you.
What You'll Work On You'll be the go-to controls engineer on a variety of industrial automation projects, including:
Automated manufacturing equipment and production lines
PLC-based control systems for industrial facilities
HMI interfaces for operators and maintenance teams
Drives, servos, and motion control systems
Industrial Ethernet and control networks
Electrical control panels and related hardware
Factory-wide automation and integration initiatives
System testing, commissioning, and optimization
You'll work across technologies like Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Rockwell, Omron, Mitsubishi, GE, Fanuc, DeltaV, PLC Direct, SCADA platforms (Ignition, FactoryTalk View, iFix, Wonderware, WinCC, Citect, VTScada, ICONICS), DCS systems (PlantPAx, Fisher PROVOX, Moore APACS), and robotics from ABB, Fanuc, KUKA, Yaskawa/Motoman, Universal Robots, and more.
This is hands-on industrial automation – from drawings and code to powering up real machines.
What You'll Be Doing:
Designing and developing control systems for industrial automation applications
Programming and troubleshooting PLCs for automated manufacturing systems
Creating and refining HMI screens and operator interfaces
Configuring and supporting drives, servos, and motion control solutions
Designing and troubleshooting industrial networks for controls and SCADA
Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, P&IDs, and engineering drawings
Collaborating with engineers, project managers, and system owners on project scope
Managing project timelines to keep work on schedule and within budget
Conducting testing, startup, and commissioning of automation systems
Troubleshooting control issues and implementing long-term fixes
Supporting improvements and upgrades to existing automated equipment
Providing customer-facing engineering services and technical support
What We're Looking For:
Experience designing, developing, and troubleshooting automated manufacturing systems in industrial facilities
Strong knowledge of PLC programming for industrial automation
Experience with HMI design for machine and process control
Working knowledge of industrial networks used in control systems
Ability to read and work from electrical schematics and P&IDs
Experience with motion control systems and servo drives
Background in electrical control panel design and integration
Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, computer, or related) or technical associate's with equivalent experience
The Experience That Will Really Get Our Attention You've been the controls point-person on the plant floor – comfortable jumping into a PLC program, deciphering a print, and getting a stubborn machine back online. You understand how to design robust control systems up front so you're not just firefighting later.
If you've touched multiple platforms and worked across PLCs, HMIs, drives, SCADA, DCS, and robotics, you'll stand out fast.
Allen-Bradley • Rockwell • Siemens • Omron • Mitsubishi • GE • Fanuc • DeltaV • PLC Direct • ControlLogix • PlantPAx • Fisher PROVOX • Moore APACS • SCADA • Ignition • FactoryTalk View • FTV PlantPAx • ICONICS Genesis32/64 • iFix • Wonderware • VTScada • WinCC • Citect • Servos • Drives • Robotics • Parker • SSD Drives • IAI Intelligent Actuator • Yaskawa / Motoman • Schneider Electric • Universal Robots • Fetch Robotics • Omron Adept • Staubli • AUBO • KUKA • ABB • MiR • DCS • CAD • PLC programming
Why This Opportunity? You won't be boxed into one line or one machine – you'll see a variety of projects, technologies, and facilities, and build a deep, real-world automation toolbox.
The environment is flexible, mission-focused, and team-oriented, with room to align work with your personal and professional goals.
Compensation is strong for the right experience, with an excellent package that includes 100% paid medical premium, matching 401(k), profit sharing bonus, and overtime eligibility.
Important Requirements Full-time, permanent position
Interested? If you're ready to take on complex automation problems and see your controls running real production, let's get your experience in front of the hiring team.
Please send your resume to pd@libertyjobs.com
Patrick DelGaone
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