Automation & Controls Technician

Company: Volt
Location: Brownsville
Posted on: April 20, 2025

Job Description:

You deserve a job you love! Volt is immediately hiring an Automation & Controls Technician located in Brownsville TX The ideal candidate will have experience building, installing, and commissioning new automation assets, panel builds, and electromechanical controls systems. My client is open to out-of-state candidates. As an Automation & Controls Technician you will:Create, redline, modify, and correct electrical and pneumatic schematics for automated equipment using EPLAN Electrical/Fluid and Visio software suitesWire, commission, and validate electromechanical and pneumatic control systemsBuild control panels to NFPA 79 & UL 508A standardsDesign and commission basic PLC and HMI software applicationsTroubleshoot and modify PLC and HMI softwareSpec and procure required components, sensors, and hardware needed for implementing controls solutionsPromote 5S principles of organizing and sustaining efficient and presentable team work spacesRead, understand and utilize system-level schematics (mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic)Support Production Devices (HMIs, VMs, Thin Clients, IIoT devices) This is a full time role. Ideal candidate will have:High school diploma or equivalency certificate3+ years of automation experience in a manufacturing and production environment3+ years of experience with working with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systemsDemonstrated hands-on skill in fault finding, mechanical system troubleshooting, and solid problem resolution skillsHighly motivated with strong interpersonal skills; a team player, yet able to work independently when necessaryNice to have:Strong, working knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety), NFPA 79 & UL508A codesPLC & HMI programming experience or familiarization using Ladder Logic and Structured Text LanguageMechanical equipment design/build experienceExperience with electrical control panel design, building, and wiringElectrical schematic drawing/updates Pay rate is $35-$45/hr. *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible. Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) 898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable lawsRequired

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