Electrical Controls Tech Intern: Hands-On Cabinet Wiring

Amentum company; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) matching

Education reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a creative electrical/controls technician with entry level experience to build and wire control cabinets and hardware in a multidiscipline project team environment. You will work on wind tunnel equipment, rocket/test stands, automotive test cells, and other facilities.

Responsibilities include reading electrical schematics and CAD drawings, layout and panel fabrication, wiring and labeling, and safe use of hand/power tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required to demonstrate basic reading, math, and comprehension skills.
• Vocational/Technical Training in electrical technology preferred but not required for entry-level roles.
• Ability to interpret 2D/3D electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
• Wiring proficiency in routing, bundling, and terminating wires and cables per UL 508A or IEC standards.
• Proficiency with hand tools (wire strippers, crimpers, screwdrivers) and power tools (drills, sanders, grinders).
• Basic use of multimeters for continuity and functional tests.
• Knowledge of NEC, NEMA, and NFPA 70E safety practices.
• Certifications preferred: OSHA 10/30, IPC-A-610.
• Candidates with mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn also welcome.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets complex electrical schematics and CAD drawings.
• Performs layout, drills/cuts panels, and installs DIN rails, Panduit, and components.
• Executes wiring, including crimping, terminating, and labeling components.
• Operates hand tools, power tools, and machinery safely.

Skills

Electrical schematics

CAD drawings

Wiring and termination

Hand and power tool use

Safety standards knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical Training

Schematic Reading

Wiring Proficiency

Tool Operation

Testing & Troubleshooting

Safety Standards (NEC/NEMA/NFPA 70E)

Certifications (OSHA 10/30, IPC-A-610)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Amentum is seeking a creative electrical/controls technician with entry level experience to build and wire control cabinets and hardware in a multidiscipline project team environment. You will work on wind tunnel equipment, rocket/test stands, automotive test cells, and other facilities.

Responsibilities include reading electrical schematics and CAD drawings, layout and panel fabrication, wiring and labeling, and safe use of hand/power tools.