PLC Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled DCS Technician to join our team, responsible for installing and maintaining complex electrical and instrumentation systems. The ideal candidate will be adept at troubleshooting and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure smooth operations and support the advancement of our cutting-edge projects.

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate wiring for pad instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Install connectors, connector pins, terminals, and lugs.
• Perform continuity checks and correct wiring errors using ohmmeters and voltage calibrators.
• Support fellow technicians and engineering employees with shop assembly equipment and hand tools.
• Collaborate with design engineers to troubleshoot failures and issues from test data.
• Write, create, and organize work planning documents and instructions.
• Generate purchase orders from vendor quotes.
• Lead complex projects independently with minimal 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 up to 480VAC.
• Build and terminate power equipment up to 480VAC.
• Build, terminate, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based manufacturing hardware.
• Fabricate support structures and enclosures for electrical distribution equipment.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 1+ years of professional experience with instrumentation such as transducers, accelerometers, or thermocouples.
• Familiarity with analog and digital electrical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical components both onsite and offsite.
• Experience with sensors, mili-amps, cable pulls, terminations, and conduit laying for new instrumentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree in Aerospace Technology or related technical field (preferred).
• 2+ years of professional hands-on experience with launch site instrumentation.
• Experience with ISO 9000, IPC-620, and ICP-610 standards.
• Quality inspection experience with harnessing and cables.
• Understanding of basic direct current electrical theory.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to design and fabricate simple electrical circuits.
• Experience with various PLC programming including NI, Step 7, and Studio 5000.
• Proficient with power tools and hand tools.

Why Work Here?

Join a state-of-the-art facility that is climate-controlled and offers a great working environment with a collective vision. Be part of a team where your contributions are valued and you have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects.

Work Environment

Our facility offers a modern, climate-controlled environment equipped with advanced technologies. Employees enjoy a collaborative atmosphere where innovation and teamwork are encouraged. The position involves a mix of fieldwork and in-facility tasks, with a focus on maintaining and troubleshooting complex systems.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA.

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.00/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 Atlanta,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 9, 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.