Job Title: Automation Control Technician

Job Description

The Automation Control Technician installs, configures, and maintains instrumentation, electrical systems, and PLC-based control hardware that support complex test and manufacturing operations. This role focuses on building and troubleshooting intricate cable assemblies, control panels, and data acquisition systems while ensuring high-quality workmanship and adherence to industry standards in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate wiring for pad instrumentation and data acquisition systems to support test and operational activities.
• Install connectors, connector pins, terminals, and lugs with precision to ensure reliable electrical connections.
• Install and modify electrical conveyances, including conduit and cable tray, to route and protect cables and wiring.
• Install cable and cable assemblies for power, control, and data transmission across test and manufacturing systems.
• Build intricate and complex cable assemblies using Mil-C connectors and contacts in accordance with applicable standards.
• Troubleshoot AC power distribution equipment and perform terminations to ensure safe and reliable power delivery.
• Terminate, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based manufacturing and control hardware to support automated operations.
• Fabricate support structures, enclosures, and conveyances for electrical distribution equipment and control systems.
• Assist in developing and documenting procedures related to instrumentation, wiring, and electrical assembly work.
• Perform quality inspection on harnesses and cables to ensure compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively to assemble, install, and maintain electrical and control equipment.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to complete installations and modifications.
• Support testing activities by ensuring instrumentation such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, valves, and flow meters are correctly installed and functioning.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and other team members to diagnose issues, implement solutions, and improve systems.

Essential Skills

• Associate degree in aerospace technology or another technical field.
• 2+ years of experience working with instrumentation such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, valves, flow meters, multimeters, or oscilloscopes.
• 2+ years of professional, hands-on experience working with launch site instrumentation.
• Experience with ISO 9000, IPC-620, and IPC-610 standards.
• Quality inspection experience with harnessing and cables.
• Understanding of basic direct current (DC) electrical theory.
• Ability to design and fabricate simple electrical circuits.
• PLC and data acquisition (DAQ) programming experience.
• Experience with NI software and Studio 5000.
• Proficiency with Siemens PLCs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting, HMI, and controls engineering concepts.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• General physical fitness and physical dexterity to work in tight quarters.
• Ability to lift objects up to 25 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to work at elevated heights up to 300 ft with proper PPE.
• Ability to work in extreme environments, including heat, cold, rain, fumes, odors, and noise.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience building and wiring control panels and electrical panels.
• Experience with robotics, pneumatics, and automated systems.
• Experience in design using tools such as AutoCAD.
• Experience in quality assurance and QC for electrical and control systems.
• Experience helping to develop and document technical procedures and work instructions.
• Proficient use of power tools such as hand drills, grinders, band saws, vacuums, and impact drivers.
• Proficient use of hand tools such as wire strippers, screwdrivers, brooms, flush cuts, and wrenches.
• Experience working with HMIs and integrating them into control systems.
• Exposure to schematic design and review for electrical and control circuits.

Why Work Here?

You will contribute directly to cutting-edge aerospace technology, supporting engine testing, propulsion systems, and hardware that play a critical role in real-world space missions. The environment emphasizes a strong sense of purpose, where every test, inspection, and support task ties into high-visibility launch and landing operations. You will work in a fast-paced, high-impact setting known for rapid testing cycles and constant innovation, gaining career-defining experience that stands out across the aerospace industry. The organization promotes a rigorous safety culture with structured training and a clear focus on employee well-being. You can benefit from competitive compensation structures with consistent overtime potential, as well as access to a broader career support network that offers coaching, training opportunities, and long-term placement assistance. The culture values teamwork, collaboration, communication, respect, and problem solving, providing opportunities to learn highly specialized skills and pursue long-term career growth.

Work Environment

This role operates in both indoor and outdoor environments, supporting test and operational areas that may involve exposure to heat, cold, rain, fumes, odors, and noise. Work often takes place in tight quarters and at elevated heights up to 300 ft, using appropriate PPE and following strict safety procedures. The schedule typically follows daytime hours, around 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with additional hours as needed to support testing and operational demands, including extended hours and weekends. The work involves frequent use of hand tools and power tools, as well as interaction with PLCs, data acquisition systems, instrumentation, and control panels in an active test and manufacturing setting.

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

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

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.