Controls Eng Sr Technician

General Dynamics Corporation; Mesquite, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Mesquite, TX seeks a Controls Eng Sr Technician to support the engineering design and development of electrical control and automation systems. This full-time role located in Mesquite, TX offers hands-on responsibilities across setup, configuration, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical control systems and prototypes.

Qualified candidates typically have vocational/technical training and 2–5 years of experience or equivalent, with preferred

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Training Degree with 2–5 years' experience or equivalent.
• Associate's Degree preferred.
• Discipline/Major: Technical training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the engineering design and development of electrical control and automation systems.
• Provides setup, configuration, troubleshooting and repair of electrical control systems and prototypes.
• Assists with testing of systems, devices, and instruments.
• Documents testing procedures, and measures and records performance results following established methods.

Skills

Electronic Equipment Installation

Engineering Support

Laboratory Supply Management

Performance Analysis

Technical Troubleshooting

Testing Result Reporting

Control Systems

Electro-Mechanical Components

Test Documentation

Equipment Repairs

CAE Software

Education

Vocational/Technical Training Degree

Associate's Degree

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Controls Eng Sr Technician

US-TX-Mesquite

Type: Full Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Engineering

Mesquite, TX

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters.Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Requires working knowledge and skills to perform a defined set of analytical scientific or operational processes
• Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise
• Works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
• Works with a moderate degree of supervision
• Performs manual tasks according to established procedures

Essential Functions

• Supports the engineering design and development of electrical control and automation systems and devices.
• Provides setup, configuration, troubleshooting and repair of electrical control systems and prototypes.
• Assists with testing of systems, devices, and instruments.
• Documents testing procedures, and measures and records performance results following established methods.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 2-5 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Associate's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Technical training preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Electronic Equipment Installation. Engineering Support. Laboratory Supply Management. Performance Analysis. Technical Troubleshooting. Testing Result Reporting. Control Systems. Electro-Mechanical Components/Instruments. Test Documentation. Equipment Repairs. Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Software.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
• May be requested to work a different shift.
• Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required.

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
• May be requested to work a different shift.
• Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required.

If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email [e-mail] or call: 727-578-8295. Please note this contact information is for those requesting a reasonable accommodation while applying for a job, because of a covered disability. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, weapons, lightweight tactical vehicles, missile components and armament systems around the world.