Engineering Technician I – Controls and Instrumentation

About the role

Amentum is looking for an Engineering Technician I to join its Engineering Support Controls and Instrumentation team. You will work alongside software programmers and controls engineers on projects from concept through design and construction to on-site commissioning, building one-of-a-kind solutions with control hardware and equipment. The Engineering Support section has six full-time specialists working on quick-turnaround projects ranging from a few hours to multi-year projects.

Key responsibilities

• Perform hardware assembly and fabrication of designed systems
• Order control system components and instrumentation and sensors based on engineering or user requirements
• Perform time and cost estimates of fabrication work
• Review hardware assembly and wiring diagrams for control and data acquisition
• Troubleshoot control system software in PLC ladder logic, function block and similar languages when needed

Required profile

• US citizenship is required due to federal requirements for much of the assigned work
• Two years of related experience in instrumentation, or two years of formal training from a technical or trade school in electrical, controls, instrumentation, computer science or a similar discipline, is a plus
• Ability to learn operational knowledge of assembly, troubleshooting, maintenance, controls and data acquisition within the first 90 days
• Ability to read and interpret electrical controls and instrumentation wiring diagrams, technical literature and manufacturer specifications, or to learn to do so within 90 days
• Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, strong time management and organizational skills, and ability to adapt to a changing work environment

Required skills

• Experience with Microsoft Windows-based PCs
• Reading and interpreting electrical controls and instrumentation wiring diagrams
• PLC ladder logic and function block programming troubleshooting

What we offer

• Pay range of $40,000 - $60,000
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement and parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan, tax-saving options, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance

Schedule is Monday to Thursday 7:30am to 5:15pm and Friday 7:30am to 11:30am, with occasional overtime and field work; travel to customer sites is common. PPE may be required.