Industrial Electrical Controls Technician

About us

Amentum is a multifaceted supplier specializing in providing and managing maintenance and engineering technical support services for commercial and industrial critical facilities. Employing over 50,000 people in 85 Countries, your growth and possibilities within our company are endless.

As an Amentum employee you can enjoy:

• Benefits beginning Day 1

• Growth opportunities

• Safe work environment

• Team focused environment

Amentum is seeking a skilled Industrial Electrical Controls Technician to join our operations and maintenance team in Lafayette, IN. As a critical member of our team, you’ll use your expertise to support facility communications and maintenance operations, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and control systems. This role is pivotal in improving equipment efficiency, reducing operational costs, and creating scalable solutions for a dynamic industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the IoT and controls Subject Matter Expert (SME), developing strategies to optimize asset performance, reducing costs, and improving uptime through the collection and analysis of machine data.

• Design and create visualization screens to track and analyze key metrics for real-time equipment performance.

• Proactively identify and address critical asset issues, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective solutions.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for equipment IT programs and communicate challenges, opportunities, and successes to management and clients.

• Develop and coordinate plans for facility shutdowns, turnarounds, and outages to ensure programming and communication requirements are met.

• Leverage advanced knowledge of PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming systems, including Allen Bradley, Siemens, Modbus, Profinet, and similar platforms.

• Diagnose and optimize electrical and mechanical aspects of production systems, leading efforts to improve reliability.

• Collaborating with maintenance teams and site leads to ensure peak efficiency and share best practices.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Facility Management, Industrial Technology, Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of education and 6 years of relevant experience.

• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as Maximo or other platforms.

• Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis, cost savings strategies, and implementing corrective actions.

• Ability to work various shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays when required.

• Must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test and hold a valid driver’s license.

• U.S. work authorization is required (sponsorship is not available for this role).

• Ability to obtain a security access badge at the client’s location.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in IoT sensor technology and implementation.

• Advanced knowledge in equipment technology, control systems programming, and software management (e.g., Microsoft server, networking, subnets, and VLANs).

• Strong technical background in industrial, manufacturing, or research facilities environments.

• Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting mechanical/electrical schematics and blueprints.

• Experience with project management, strategic planning, and implementation.

• Previous supervisory experience, including workforce training and performance management.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently perform repetitive wrist movements and walk extensively during shifts.

• Read and interpret documents, schematics, and computer data.

• Regularly use office equipment, including computers and keyboards, to manage documentation and communicate.

• Travel locally to other Amentum, clients, or vendor locations, with occasional air travel.

• Interact professionally and cooperatively with clients, team members, and management, even during high-pressure scenarios.

• Light to moderate lifting of materials into storage locations occasionally required.

• Note: Employees must wear Personal Protective Equipment (steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, etc.) as needed.

Compensation Details:

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:

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.