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Controls Engineer PLC

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/14/2026
Controls Engineer PLCJob Duties & Responsibilities:Determine the design and performance parameters for control system applications. Determine system I/O maps and help specify hardware to meet existing design requirements in addition to accommodation of potential future system growth. Design automation, industrial, and critical environment controls system hardware and software. Develop PLC and HMI software to meet the functional requirements of the system.Support sales by visiting customer sites to support discussions related to the technical details of potential solutions. Provide direction and support through the construction process. Perform, oversee, assist, and sign off on final testing/commissioning of the completed systems. Initiate final technical documentation for completed projects (As-Builts). Troubleshoot and debug PLC hardware and HMI/SCADA software. Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for other technicians, customers, and sales teams. Responsible for maintaining current technical, interpersonal, and communication skills through continuous education/development. (school, reading, seminars, industry group membership, etc.) Work with Engineering/Design team to create Submittal and Panel Drawings.Maintain clean driving record.Must be able to access and inspect all areas of building control and industrial machinery. Must be able travel for extended durations.Other duties as assigned.Skills and Qualifications Basic QualificationsBS (Computer/Mechanical) Engineering or equivalent experience/training.3 years of experience in mission critical or industrial environment. 3 years of experience in HVAC and/or building automation.Knowledge of industrial and mobile PLC and HMI programming. Working knowledge and experience with Ignition SCADA HMIExpert level knowledge of CodeSys (IEC 61131-3), RSLogix (AB), AVEVA (Wonderware) and CX-Programmer (Omron) programming languages. Knowledge and proficiency in system data storage and transfer.Experience with BACnet and DDC systems/protocols/programming is a plus.Ignition SCADA HMI certification(s) also a plus.#libertyjobs#midsenior#controls#buildingautomationKeywords: PLC, HMI, SCADA, troubleshoot, program, commission, HMI/SCADA, panel drawings, design, BACnet, mission critical, HVAC, Controls, Building Automation, CodeSys, RSLogix, Wonderware, Omron, data storage, engineer, technician, systems specialist, DDC, alerton, siemens,

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