Automation Engineering Technician

Automation & Controls TechnicianBROWNSVILLE, TX Immediately Temporary/ContractVolt is immediately hiring for Automation & Controls Technician in Brownsville, TX. As an Automation & Controls Technician, you will:Create, redline, modify, and correct electrical and pneumatic schematics for automated equipment using EPLAN Electrical/Fluid and Visio software suites.Wire, commission, and validate electromechanical and pneumatic control systems.Build control panels to NFPA 79 & UL 508A standards.Design and commission basic PLC and HMI software applications.Troubleshoot and modify PLC and HMI software.Spec and procure required components, sensors, and hardware needed for implementing controls solutions.Promote 5S principles of organizing and sustaining efficient and presentable teamwork spaces.Read, understand, and utilize system-level schematics (mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic)Support Production Devices (HMIs, VM's, Thin Clients, IIoT devices)This is a full time, Contract to hire opportunity.The ideal candidate will have:High school diploma or equivalency certificate.3+ years of automation experience in manufacturing and production environment.3+ years of experience working with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.Strong, working knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety), NFPA 79 & UL508A codes.PLC & HMI programming experience or familiarization using Ladder Logic and Structured Text Language.Mechanical equipment design/build experience.Experience with electrical control panel design, building, and wiring.Electrical schematic drawing/updatesPay rate: $35- $45 Per hour.*Pay rate offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.