Automation Controls Specialist
Job in
Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, 35824, USA
Listed on 2026-03-12
Listing for:
Moseley Technical Services, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-12
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Automation Engineering, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Robotics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking an experienced Automation Controls Specialist to support integration projects for an Alabama-based automation and manufacturing solutions provider supporting aerospace & defense, medical, nuclear, automotive, and R&D industries.
This role is ideal for a hands-on automation professional who can both execute technical work and lead projects in a "player-coach" capacity. The selected candidate will oversee electrical design, pneumatic design, programming, testing, and installation.
Responsibilities- Develop and modify control programs for PLCs, HMIs, industrial robots, VFDs, servo drives, and machine vision systems.
- Lead assigned automation projects from order receipt through design, programming, installation, and final customer acceptance.
- Perform field service, troubleshooting, and repair on previously installed systems, including both company-built equipment and third-party installations.
- Interface directly with customers during project execution and installation.
- 5+ years of automation and controls experience in industrial environments
- Proficient in PLC and/or industrial robot programming across multiple platforms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to the design, programming, integration, and troubleshooting of automated systems. Hands-on experience developing PLC programs and HMI applications for integrated automation systems.
- Ability to travel approximately 15% (primarily southeastern U.S., typically 3–5 days at a time)
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to pass strict background screening (no felony convictions)
- Designing pneumatic control systems
- Electrical Design Experience
- Robotics - Motoman (Yaskawa), Fanuc, ABB, or KUKA (acceptable alternative to ABB)
- PLC Platforms - Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Toyopuc, Omron, and/or Mitsubishi
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