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Controls Specialist

Automationtechies
Montgomery, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/19/2025 CLOSED ON 4/19/2025

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Job Description

Job Description

We are helping a premier Systems Integrator specializing in designing and building industrial control systems and custom manufacturing equipment, to find an experienced Controls Specialist . This company serves a variety of industries, including automotive, chemical, manufacturing, food & beverage, pulp & paper, and wood products. Their expert team includes electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, controls specialists, and electrical assembly personnel.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a company that excels in PLC control systems , industrial robotics , motor controls , vision systems , and custom manufacturing equipment .

Key Responsibilities :

  • Design and develop electrical control panels for machinery and systems.
  • Create and implement PLC and HMI programs .
  • Develop systems that meet current safety standards .
  • Commission and troubleshoot VFDs , servo motor applications , and industrial networking systems.
  • Manage individual projects, including budget control , customer communication, scheduling, installation, and startup.
  • Program and integrate industrial robots (e.g., FANUC) β€” desirable but not mandatory.
  • Diagnose and resolve issues with PLC controllers , industrial networks (Ethernet / IP, Profinet), motor control systems , servo drives , and electrical distribution systems .
  • Occasional travel required (approx. 25%).

Qualifications :

  • Technical Degree in industrial control automation or a related field.
  • Proven experience in PLC programming , with a preference for Rockwell Automation and GE / Emerson products .
  • Expertise in electrical theory , robotics , controls components , and automated equipment .
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting and designing HMI and control network components .
  • Hands-on experience with motor controls (e.g., motor starters, VFDs, DC drives).
  • Strong background in troubleshooting industrial electrical systems , including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems.
  • Ability to interpret, modify, and create mechanical and electrical drawings .
  • Why work here?

  • Opportunity to work on diverse, cutting-edge automation projects.
  • Be part of a collaborative and innovative team of engineers and specialists.
  • Gain exposure to various industrial sectors and technologies.
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