Blue Origin Personnel, LLC · Huntsville, AL

Industrial Controls Technician Sr. at Blue Origin Personnel, LLC — Huntsville, AL

Full-timeHuntsville, ALPosted 2026-07-16Apply on Workday

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Job Summary:

As a Senior Industrial Controls Technician, you will play a crucial role in the production support of our state-of-the-art factories in the Huntsville area. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and continuous improvement of our manufacturing equipment, contributing directly to the success of Blue Origin's mission.

  • Diagnosis, troubleshooting and modification of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and safety control systems.
  • Diagnosis, troubleshooting and modification of ladder logic.
  • Connect and integrate new and existing CNC equipment into Blue networks to support IIoT initiatives.
  • Collaborate with the Factory Automation team to optimize existing automated equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience developing, modifying, or troubleshooting industrial CNC control systems (e.g., Siemens 840D-SL, FANUC 30i/31i/32i).
  • 3+ years of experience with controls and automation software development environments (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, FANUC PMC, etc.).
  • 3+ years of experience with common automation control systems (e.g., PLCs, Robots, CNC).
  • Familiarity with industrial safety systems (e.g., Siemens SI, FANUC DCS).
  • Understanding of Functional Safety.
  • A demonstrated ability to interpret and review electrical and mechanical drawings.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
  • Experience with industrial networking and communication protocols (e.g., Profinet, Ethernet/IP).
  • Experience with IIoT protocols and platforms (e.g., MTConnect, OPC-UA).
  • Experience with data collection, analysis, and visualization.
  • Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing or aerospace environment.

Culture Statement

Export Control Regulations

Background Check

  • Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
  • Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
  • Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

  • Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
  • Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity