Entry Level I&C Technician

Amentum • Tullahoma, TN • 2d ago

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

Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position

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:

$23.00 - $25.00 Hrly

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:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

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:

01/23/2026 - 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.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

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