Automation Controls Engineer — PLC & Robot Programming

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with employer matching

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks an Automation Controls Specialist to manage automation projects from order receipt to installation and commissioning. You will design control systems, program PLCs/HMIs, test equipment, and provide field service.

The role requires 5+ years of automation experience, PLC/HMI programming skills, and the ability to travel up to 15% (SE U.S.). U.S. citizenship and a clean background are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automation experience.
• Experience programming PLCs and HMIs.
• Proficiency in PLC and/or industrial robot programming languages.
• Strong analytical skills applied to the design, programming, and troubleshooting of automated equipment.
• Ability to travel approximately up to about 15% (primarily southeastern U.S., typically 3-5 days at a time)
• U.S. Citizenship required and a Valid driver's license
• Ability to pass strict background screening (no felony convictions)

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned automation projects from receipt of order through installation and completion.
• Develop electrical and pneumatic control system designs.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, industrial robots, VFDs, servo drives, and vision systems.
• Test automated equipment and control systems prior to installation.
• Support equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Perform field service on previously installed equipment.
• Troubleshoot and service automation equipment installed by other manufacturers.
• Diagnose electrical, controls, programming, and equipment performance issues.
• Support customers during equipment installation and field service activities.

Skills

Automation experience

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robot programming

Travel up to 15%

Citizenship required

Background check

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Motoman

FANUC

ABB robot programming

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks an Automation Controls Specialist to manage automation projects from order receipt to installation and commissioning. You will design control systems, program PLCs/HMIs, test equipment, and provide field service.

The role requires 5+ years of automation experience, PLC/HMI programming skills, and the ability to travel up to 15% (SE U.S.). U.S. citizenship and a clean background are required.