Engineering Technician I

Amentum; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Engineering Support Controls and Instrumentation Technician to collaborate with software programmers and controls engineers on projects from concept to commissioning. The role involves fabricating unique control systems and assembling equipment for installation at facilities worldwide.

Responsibilities include hardware assembly, component ordering, instrumentation selection, cost estimates, diagram reviews, and PLC-related troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required due to federal requirements.
• 2+ years related experience or formal training in electrical, controls, instrumentation, computer science, or similar discipline.
• Must learn to assemble, troubleshoot, maintain controls, data acquisition within first 90 days.
• Experienced with Microsoft Windows-based PCs.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical controls and wiring diagrams or learn to do so within first 90 days.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware assembly and fabrication of designed systems
• Order control system components based on engineering requirements
• Order instrumentation and sensors based on user or application 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, etc., if needed.

Skills

Instrumentation

Electrical wiring

PLC programming

Reading diagrams

Windows PC

Team player

Education

Electrical/Controls training

Technical schooling

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Join our team as an Engineering Support Controls and Instrumentation Technician where you will team with highly skilled software programmers and controls engineers, working on projects from initial concepts, through full design and construction, to on-site commissioning to ensure fully operational facilities. In this role, you will be responsible for the construction of one-of-a-kind solutions using various types of control hardware and equipment. This position will provide you with an exciting opportunity to work on the fabrication of unique equipment from drawing package all the way to installation and commissioning at multiple facilities around the world. The Engineering Support section currently includes 6 talented full-time specialists working on many unique and challenging projects including quick turn-around projects ranging from a few hours to large multi-year projects with over 10,000 labor hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware assembly and fabrication of designed systems
• Order control system components based on engineering requirements
• Order instrumentation and sensors based on user or application 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, etc., if needed.

Qualifications

• Due to federal requirements for large portions of the assigned work, a US Citizenship is required for this position.
• Two (2) years of related experience in instrumentation or two (2) years of formal training from a technical/trade school with emphasis in electrical, controls, instrumentation, computer science, or similar discipline is a plus.
• Must show ability to learn operational knowledge of assembling, troubleshooting, maintaining, controls, data acquisition, or similar areas during the first 90 days of employment.
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Windows based PCs.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret electrical controls and instrumentation wiring diagrams, technical literature, and manufacturer's specifications or demonstrate the ability to learn to read and interpret these documents during the first 90 days of employment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team environment.
• Must have strong time management and organizational skills with ability to adapt to changing work environment.

Essential Functions

• Lifting 50 lbs.
• Maneuver in and around facility equipment for field measurements or troubleshooting (10%-20%)
• Proximity to extreme temperature variations and rotating equipment
• Exposure to high noise levels (10%-20%)
• Proximity to electrical circuits up to 161kVAC (5%-15%)
• Special clothing/equipment may include appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including eye protection, hearing protection, arc flash protection, shock protection, etc. (5%-15%)

Description of Work Environment

• Office, lab environment, or indoors on a construction site (>80%)
• Field work outside (10%-20%)
• Travel to company offices, customer sites for meetings, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting (>20%)

Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks

• General office equipment (>60%)
• Power Distribution devices such as Transformers, Switchgear, Motor Control Centers (MCCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), servo drives, industrial instrumentation, data acquisition measurement systems, etc. (>50%)
• Multimeters (5%-15%)
• Signal generators and Oscilloscopes (5%-15%)

Criticality of Attendance

• Work arrangement is for work to be performed in the office (baseline).
• Overtime to meet project schedules and milestones (10%-20%)
• Field work attendance and punctuality is critical

Compensation Details:

$40,000 - $60,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

08/19/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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