Job Description

Job Description

We are an Alabama manufacturer providing solutions to manufacturers and service providers throughout Huntsville and the southeastern United States. Industries supported include aerospace and defense, medical, steel, nuclear, automotive, and research and development.

The Automation Controls Specialist will manage assigned projects from receipt of order through completion of installation. This position supports electrical and pneumatic design, controls programming, equipment testing, installation, troubleshooting, and field service.

Responsibilities:

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

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

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• Pneumatic control system design
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• Electrical design
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• AutoCAD
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• AutoCAD Electrical 2009 or newer
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• Motoman, FANUC, and/or ABB robot programming
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• Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Toyopuc, Omron, and/or Mitsubishi PLC programming
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• Industrial I/O network configuration
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• Cognex and/or Keyence vision system programming
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Estimated Salary: $100,000-$120,000 with full benefits

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.

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