Automation Controls Specialist

Automation Controls Specialist

Huntsville, AL

$100,000-$130,000/Yearly

We are seeking a hands‑on Automation Controls Specialist to lead and execute industrial automation integration projects supporting aerospace, defense, medical, nuclear, automotive, and R&D customers. This role blends technical execution with project leadership in a true “player‑coach” capacity.

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot control programs for PLCs, HMIs, industrial robots, VFDs, servo drives, and machine vision systems
• Oversee assigned projects from order receipt through electrical design, programming, installation, testing, and final customer acceptance
• Design and implement electrical and pneumatic control systems
• Perform on‑site field service, troubleshooting, and repair on company‑built and third‑party automation systems
• Interface directly with customers during integration, installation, and commissioning phases

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related technical field (or equivalent hands‑on experience)
• 5+ years of industrial automation and controls experience
• Programming Expertise:
  Proficient in PLC and/or industrial robot programming across multiple platforms
• Demonstrated experience developing PLC programs and HMI applications for integrated systems
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to pass strict background screening (no felony convictions)
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel approximately 15% (Southeastern U.S., typically 3–5 days at a time)

• Electrical design (AutoCAD Electrical 2009+ or similar)
• Pneumatic control system design
• Industrial robotics:
  Motoman (Yaskawa), Fanuc, ABB, KUKA
• PLC platforms:
  Siemens, Allen‑Bradley (Rockwell), Toyopuc, Omron, Mitsubishi
• Industrial I/O network configuration
• Machine vision systems:
  Cognex and/or Keyence

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

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  About Us

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long‑term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of “World Class Service. World Class Company.”