Job Title: Controls Specialist

Job Description

Own and execute industrial automation projects while collaborating with engineers, specialists, and technicians from various groups. Develop and upgrade data acquisition and control systems, and provide technical support and guidance for controls technicians and other non-controls engineering groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead technicians and contractors efficiently.
• Commission new hardware and perform continuous improvements for team processes, quality, faster build times, lower maintenance needs, project kitting, streamlined communication, and feedback loops.
• Prioritize daily tasks and mitigate risks on current and upcoming projects.
• Draft and redline drawings in electrical and fluids schematics.
• Serve as a liaison between Tooling Engineering and Automation & Controls for controls hardware mounting and cable management.
• Program PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and HMIs according to engineering design.
• Analyze data to assess the function of electrical systems.
• Assist in designing and analyzing experiments to evaluate test articles.

Essential Skills

• PLC programming
• Automation
• Electrical
• Process improvement
• Robotics
• Troubleshooting
• Quality assurance
• Risk analysis
• Programming
• AutoCAD
• Quality control
• Design

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, and UL508A codes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and drive to succeed in a high-functioning team.
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of high-reliability processes and documentation practices.
• Experience in programming PLCs and HMIs.
• Ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot data acquisition and control hardware.
• Understanding of engineering principles behind electronic equipment and instrumentation.
• Experience designing and installing instrumentation and control systems in hazardous areas.
• Schematic capture and PCB design/verification experience.
• Experience tuning PID controllers.
• Knowledge of electrical power distribution and connectorization standards.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brownsville, TX.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Brownsville,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.