Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. · 2 days ago
Controls and Robotics Engineer
Kenilworth, NJ, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expLiberty Personnel Services, Inc. is a leading technical recruiting agency with a national presence. They are seeking a highly skilled Controls and Robotics Engineer who will design, program, commission, and optimize high-speed automated manufacturing systems, ensuring safety and reliability in operations.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyB2BSmall and Medium Businesses
Responsibilities
Program, commission, and support PLC-, HMI-, and SCADA-based automation systems for high-speed manufacturing environments
Integrate and optimize FANUC SCARA and 6-axis robotic systems, including coordination with PLC and motion platforms
Design, implement, and troubleshoot industrial control architectures, safety systems, and industrial networks
Develop and maintain motion control systems, servo drives, and VFD-based solutions
Support system optimization initiatives focused on uptime, performance, and manufacturing efficiency
Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, mechanical, and quality teams to deliver end-to-end automation solutions
Provide technical documentation, system standards, and ongoing production support
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience designing, programming, commissioning, and optimizing high-speed automated manufacturing systems
Deep hands-on expertise in industrial controls, robotics, and motion systems
Strong focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement
Proven ability to deliver robust, safety-compliant automation solutions that maximize uptime and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
Program, commission, and support PLC-, HMI-, and SCADA-based automation systems for high-speed manufacturing environments
Integrate and optimize FANUC SCARA and 6-axis robotic systems, including coordination with PLC and motion platforms
Design, implement, and troubleshoot industrial control architectures, safety systems, and industrial networks
Develop and maintain motion control systems, servo drives, and VFD-based solutions
Support system optimization initiatives focused on uptime, performance, and manufacturing efficiency
Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, mechanical, and quality teams to deliver end-to-end automation solutions
Provide technical documentation, system standards, and ongoing production support
PLCs & Controls: Allen-Bradley and Beckhoff PLCs; HMI and SCADA development
Industrial Networking: EtherNet/IP, Beckhoff ADS
Robotics: FANUC SCARA and 6-axis robots; Epson SCARA systems
Motion & Drives: Kinetix servo systems, PowerFlex VFDs, DC drives, multi-axis motion control
Programming: C, Visual Basic, SQL, Python
Automation Hardware: Vision systems, sensors, pneumatics, IO-Link, machine safety circuits
Data Acquisition: DAQ systems and sensor integration
Design Tools: AutoCAD, CAD/CAM
Manufacturing & Fabrication: CNC milling, laser cutting, 3D printing
Electronics & Prototyping: Wiring and harnessing, soldering, electronics assembly, Arduino, ESP32
Travel as needed
Company
Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.
Liberty Personnel is widely recognized as the finest direct placement and contract recruiting firm in the region.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chuck LaBenski
Co-Founder, Talent Acquisition Specialist/ Trainer
Stephen Moore
Vice President
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