Automation Control Technician

Job Description

As an Automation Control Technician, you will play a crucial role in installing and terminating wiring for instrumentation and data acquisition systems. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring the efficient operation of electrical conveyances and power distribution equipment. You will collaborate with design engineers to troubleshoot issues and contribute to the development of work planning documents.

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate wiring to pad instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Install connectors, connector pins, terminals, and lugs.
• Perform continuity checks and correct wiring errors using measuring instruments such as ohmmeters and voltmeters.
• Support fellow technicians and engineering employees using shop assembly equipment and hand tools.
• Collaborate with design engineers to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data.
• Write, create, and organize work planning documents and instructions.
• Generate purchase orders from vendor quotes.
• Lead complex projects with little to no oversight.
• Install and modify electrical conveyances, including conduit and cable trays.
• Build intricate cable assemblies using Mil-C connectors and contacts.
• Troubleshoot AC power distribution equipment.
• Terminate, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based manufacturing hardware.
• Fabricate support structures for electrical distribution equipment.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in PLC programming and automation.
• Experience with Siemens PLC and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• 2+ years of experience with instrumentation such as pressure transducers and flow meters.
• Experience with ISO 9000, IPC-620, and ICP-610 standards.
• Understanding of basic direct current electrical theory.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree in aerospace technology or another technical field.
• Quality inspection experience with harnessing and cables.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to design and fabricate simple electrical circuits.
• Experience with NI and Studio 5000.
• Proficient with power and hand tools.

Why Work Here?

Join a team where you will work on cutting-edge aerospace technology, directly impacting missions and contributing to future space explorations. Experience a fast-paced, high-impact environment that offers career-defining experiences with a top aerospace brand. Benefit from a strong safety culture and a team-oriented atmosphere that values communication and problem-solving. Enjoy competitive pay with opportunities for overtime and access to career support networks.

Work Environment

You will work both indoors and outdoors in various areas of the site, engaging with state-of-the-art technologies and equipment in a dynamic and innovative environment.

This is a Contract position based out of McGregor, TX.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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 McGregor,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 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.