Controls Automation Specialist

ApplicantPool; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401k with employer matching

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Amtec Solutions Group (ASG) in Huntsville, AL, is seeking an Automation Controls Specialist to lead electrical and pneumatic design, programming, testing, and installation for diverse projects. You will travel to customer sites as needed and support field service on existing installations.

The role requires 5+ years in automation, PLC/HMI programming, and strong communication skills to work with teams and customers. A valid driver's license and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in PLC and/or robot programming languages.
• Excellent analytical skills for design, programming and troubleshooting of automated equipment.
• 5+ years of automation experience
• PLC and HMI programming experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and be a team player.
• Must be willing to travel up to 15% of the time
• Ability to pass a drug screening
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Responsibilities

• Develop and program PLCs, HMIs, robots, VFDs, servo drives and vision systems.
• Perform field service on existing equipment and systems installed by others.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to implement automation solutions.

Skills

PLC programming

Robot programming

HMI programming

Electrical design

Field service

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Cognex vision

Keyence vision

Job description

Join our team! We are looking for people with talent, energy, and discipline to join our experienced team in creating solutions for our customers. We offer a unique work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending account), paid holidays, paid time off, 401k (with employer matching), life insurance, disability insurance, and more. Amtec Solutions Group (ASG) is proud to be an Alabama manufacturer providing solutions to a broad industry base of other manufacturers and service providers in Huntsville, Alabama and throughout the southeastern Unites States. The industries we support include aerospace & defense, medical, steel, nuclear, automotive, and research & development.

About this opening: The Automation Controls Specialist will be responsible for their assigned projects from receipt of order until completion of installation. This role will include but is not limited to: electrical design, pneumatic design, programming, testing and installation.

Duties:

The programming will consist of but is not limited to: PLCs, HMIs, Robots, VFDs, Servo drives and vision systems. Individual will be required to perform field service on previously installed equipment as well as equipment installed by other manufacturers.

Qualifications:

• Proficient in PLC and/or robot programming languages.
• Excellent analytical skills to be applied in the design, programming and troubleshooting of automated equipment.
• 5+ years of automation experience
• PLC and HMI programming experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and be a team player.
• Must be willing to travel up to 15% of the time
• Ability to pass a drug screening
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Desired Experience:

• Designing pneumatic controls systems
• Electrical design experience
• AutoCAD experience
• AutoCAD Electrical 2009 and up
• Motoman, Fanuc, or ABB robot programming
• Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Toyopuc, Omron, and/or Mitsubishi PLC programming
• Industrial I/O network configuration
• Cognex and/or Keyence vision system programming

Amtec Solutions Group (ASG) is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmitive Action Employer and maintains a Drug Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.