Check out this new opportunity!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.
Responsibilities:
- 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
Qualifications:
- 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)
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
What to Expect- 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.
Resources
- To apply, send a resume to: resumes@moseleytechnical.com
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- For more information about Moseley, visit: 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.”