Automation Controls Specialist: PLC & Robotics Expert

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

Job summary

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Automation Controls Specialist to design, program, test, install and troubleshoot industrial automation and control systems.

This role involves PLC and HMI programming, robotics, VFDs, servo drives, vision systems, electrical controls and automated equipment, plus field service for systems built by others.

Requirements include 2+ years in automation, PLC/HMI programming, valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of automation experience.
• Experience with PLC and HMI programming.
• Proficiency in PLC and/or industrial robot programming languages.
• Experience designing, programming, testing, and troubleshooting automated equipment and control systems.
• Ability to pass a drug screening and background check.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to travel up to 15% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned automation projects from receipt of order through testing, installation, and completion.
• Develop electrical and pneumatic control system designs for automated equipment.
• Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, industrial robots, VFDs, servo drives, and machine vision systems.
• Test, debug, and troubleshoot automated equipment, control systems, and associated electrical and pneumatic components.
• Perform equipment installation, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Diagnose automation and controls issues using analytical troubleshooting techniques.
• Provide field service support for previously installed equipment and systems manufactured by other companies.
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial I/O networks and connected automation devices.

Skills

Automation experience

PLC programming

HMI programming

Industrial robot programming

Valid driver’s license

Travel willingness up to 15%

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Motoman/FANUC/ABB robots

Cognex/Keyence vision systems

Job description

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Automation Controls Specialist to design, program, test, install and troubleshoot industrial automation and control systems.

This role involves PLC and HMI programming, robotics, VFDs, servo drives, vision systems, electrical controls and automated equipment, plus field service for systems built by others.

Requirements include 2+ years in automation, PLC/HMI programming, valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel up to 15%.