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**About the Role 🚀** You’ll join our field team supporting conveyor and parcel sortation systems in large distribution centers. This hands-on role focuses on installation, commissioning, retrofits, and service of high-throughput material handling equipment.

What You’ll Do 🔧

+ Install, wire, and terminate control panels, MCCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, scanners, and safety devices

+ Commission, test, and tune PLC/HMI/VFD systems (Allen‑Bradley preferred; Siemens a plus)

+ Perform I/O checkout, loop checks, drive setup, and device commissioning

+ Troubleshoot mechanical/electrical and controls issues on conveyors and sorters (shoe, cross‑belt, tilt‑tray)

+ Configure and diagnose industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, AS‑Interface)

+ Update firmware, manage backups, redline prints, and create as‑built documentation

+ Collaborate with mechanical install teams and integrators; support go-lives and ramp-ups

+ Train customer maintenance teams and complete service/PM visits

+ Follow LOTO, NFPA 70E, and OSHA safety procedures at all times

Must-Have Qualifications ✅

+ 2+ years as an Automation/Controls/Field Service Technician (material handling or industrial automation)

+ Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and field instrumentation

+ Ability to read/interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs; proficient with test equipment (multimeter, etc.)

+ Strong troubleshooting and communication skills; comfortable in fast-paced startup environments

+ Willing and able to travel domestically 80–100% and be away up to 3 consecutive weeks

+ Able to work nights/weekends during commissioning; lift 50 lbs; work at heights using scissor/boom lifts

+ Valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable travel readiness

Nice-to-Haves ⭐

+ Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix, PanelView, PowerFlex; Siemens TIA Portal

+ Safety PLCs (GuardLogix), safety relays, light curtains, e‑stops, interlocks

+ Vision/scanning systems (Cognex, SICK), barcode readers, scales, DWS

+ Industrial networking, VLANs, managed switches, device-level ring

+ Redlining in AutoCAD/EPLAN; basic drafting and documentation skills

+ OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E, LOTO certifications

+ AS/BS in Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics or military equivalent

Schedule & Travel 🧳

+ Project-based deployments across the U.S.

+ Typical rotations: up to 3 weeks onsite, then home time between projects (varies by schedule)

+ Shift flexibility required (days, nights, weekends) during installs and go-lives

Compensation & Benefits 💼

+ Competitive hourly/salary with overtime eligibility

+ Per diem for meals and incidentals; company-paid flights, hotels, and rental cars

+ Paid travel time; PPE provided; tool allowance

+ Medical, dental, vision; 401(k) with company match

+ Training, certifications, and career growth on large-scale automation projects

Work Authorization & Screening 🔐

+ Must be authorized to work in the United States

+ Pre-employment background check and drug screening may be required

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $48.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.