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Liberty Personnel Services, Inc lists this Senior Lead Controls & Robotics Engineer opportunity in summit, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSenior Lead Controls & Robotics Engineer
We are seeking a hands-on Lead Controls & Robotics Engineer to lead the design and implementation of advanced automation systems integrating industrial controls, robotics, machine vision, motion control, and custom automation equipment .
This is an opportunity for a technically strong engineer who enjoys leading complex projects, mentoring other engineers, and remaining hands-on from system concept and design through commissioning and production startup .
What You'll Do
Serve as the technical lead on complex automation and system integration projects.
Lead and mentor Controls, Robotics, and Vision Engineers while providing technical direction throughout project execution.
Design and program PLC, HMI, motion control, robotics, and machine vision systems .
Work with controls platforms including Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, and Beckhoff .
Develop and integrate robotic applications using FANUC, ABB, KUKA, UR, and Denso .
Design and implement machine vision applications using Cognex, Keyence, and Matrox Imaging .
Develop vision-guided robotic applications for inspection, measurement, verification, barcode/OCR, and 2D/3D vision applications.
Integrate controls, robotics, vision, sensors, motion systems, and industrial networks into complete automation solutions.
Lead FAT, SAT, commissioning, debugging, customer acceptance testing, and production startup .
Provide advanced troubleshooting and optimization of automation systems in manufacturing environments.
Establish engineering standards, reusable code libraries, and documentation practices.
Review and manage structured BOMs, electrical drawings, and project documentation .
Manage technical scope, project priorities, schedules, vendors, and engineering changes.
Ensure systems meet applicable safety and electrical standards, including UL 508A requirements.
Work directly with customers, vendors, manufacturing teams, and internal engineering groups.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, or related technical discipline .
5+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, robotics, machine vision, or systems integration.
Strong hands-on experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC programming required .
Experience with Siemens and/or Beckhoff is highly desirable.
Strong background in robotics, machine vision, motion control, sensors, and industrial automation.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects independently from concept through commissioning.
Experience mentoring engineers or providing technical leadership.
Experience working for an automation integrator, OEM, custom machine builder, or project-based manufacturing environment preferred.
Strong troubleshooting, communication, leadership, and customer-facing skills.
Comfortable working in a lean environment and taking ownership of multiple projects.
Ability to travel approximately 25% .
Compensation & Benefits
$100,000 – $150,000 +
Bonus Potential
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Flexible Work Environment
Opportunity to lead technically challenging automation, robotics, and machine vision projects
Work Authorization
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)
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Company DescriptionLibertyjobs.com has become an essential destination site for experienced job seekers. Our recruiters are continually posting active job openings to the website. Feel free to search our database of open positions and apply for your next career move!
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:
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Company DescriptionLibertyjobs.com has become an essential destination site for experienced job seekers. Our recruiters are continually posting active job openings to the website. Feel free to search our database of open positions and apply for your next career move! 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.
Worksite address
summit, NJ, 07901, US
Who can apply
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