Automation & Controls Technician

Job description

As an Automation & Controls Technician at Impulse , you will build, wire, troubleshoot, commission, and maintain electrical systems supporting spacecraft testing, ground-support operations, manufacturing, and industrial systems. This is a hands-on role focused on electrical wiring, industrial controls hardware, instrumentation, and electrical troubleshooting, working closely with engineers and specialists. Fabricate, assemble, wire, modify, and maintain electrical test equipment, control panels, test carts, racks, and ground-support systems in accordance with UL 508A and company standards Install, configure, troubleshoot, and commission industrial electrical and controls systems, including sensors, actuators, drives, valves, motors, robots, and safety/interlock systems Read, interpret, and redline electrical schematics and provide feedback to engineering Support calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated test equipment Support equipment installation, modification, and commissioning at company facilities and test sites Maintain electrical shop tools, consumables, and hardware inventory High school diploma or equivalent 5+ years of professional experience building, wiring, maintaining, or troubleshooting industrial, aerospace, manufacturing, or test equipment Experience wiring equipment from electrical schematics, including PLCs, industrial I/O, relays, motor controls, power distribution, and safety circuits Working knowledge of UL 508A, NFPA 70, and NFPA 79 requirements applicable to electrical equipment and installations Proficiency with electrical test equipment, hand tools, and basic mechanical fabrication and assembly tools