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AW Machinery LLC

AUTOMATION CONTROLS ENGINEER

Fairfield, NJ · On-site

$85K - $112K/yr

Vision insurance About the Role Join our company as an Automation & Controls Engineer and be a key player in designing and implementing innovative control systems. We're looking for passionate ...

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Automation Engineer II

Bridgewater, NJ · On-site

The Service Automation Controls Engineer is responsible for supporting, troubleshooting, and ... Provide technical training, knowledge transfer, and presentations on automation hardware, software ...

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Automation & Controls - Industrial Automation

Trenton, NJ

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$80K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Automation & Controls – Industrial Automation

We are seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to design, program, and support advanced industrial automation systems in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for evaluating electrical hardware and software solutions and leading projects from concept through commissioning.

You will work across PLC/HMI development, robotics integration, motion control, safety systems, and industrial data acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, program, and debug PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, AC/DC drives, and DAQ systems
  • Lead automation projects from concept through commissioning
  • Evaluate and select electrical hardware/software for production automation needs
  • Design machine safety systems in compliance with NEC, NFPA 79, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and RIA standards
  • Develop PLC/HMI applications to improve throughput and eliminate bottlenecks
  • Integrate robotics into automated production systems
  • Design motion control systems including VFDs and servo drives
  • Develop and integrate data acquisition systems with SQL-based reporting tools
  • Perform root cause analysis and support maintenance/production troubleshooting
  • Create technical documentation, specifications, and electrical schematics

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in industrial controls, automation, or electrical engineering in manufacturing
  • Strong PLC/HMI programming experience (Allen-Bradley or Siemens preferred)
  • Experience with motion control, servo systems, VFDs, and AC/DC drives
  • Strong understanding of industrial safety systems and standards (NEC, NFPA, OSHA, RIA)
  • Experience with industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profibus, Modbus, etc.)
  • Robotics integration experience preferred
  • SQL/data acquisition systems experience a plus
  • Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering tools

Work Environment & Compensation

  • Full-time onsite role in a manufacturing environment
  • Monday–Friday schedule
  • Salary: $80,000 – $110,000
  • Benefits: Medical, 401(k), PTO, and performance bonus
  • U.S. Citizen, Green Card holder, or Permanent Resident required

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Company Description

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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.