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Automation Engineer Sr Technician - 3rd Shift

General Dynamics OTS · Lincoln, NE

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Level
Senior
Team
Controls
Degree
Required
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
17 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior controls role at General Dynamics OTS (aerospace & defense) in Lincoln, NE. Programs, installs, tests, and maintains robots or automated components.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required
Tools it names
PLC, Robotics, Automation

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Controls Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $98k–$140k.

Median of the low and high ends of 340 live postings that list pay, out of 997 controls engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

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Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $97k–$140k, from 334 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Typical (5+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Automation 73%
  • ✓ PLC 69%
  • ✓ Robotics 41%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 24%
  • Root cause 24%
  • ✓ Team leadership 20%

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It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Promotion path mentionedLifts up to 45 lbs

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Job Summary

We are currently looking for an experienced Automation Engineering, Sr. Technician - 3rd Shift to join our Lincoln, NE organization. This individual will be required to develop, design, build and test robotic platforms from prototype through product commercialization. Create an integrated autonomous interface, mobility, communication, and human-robot interaction. Works with cross-functional teams to understand opportunities for robotic applications. • Programs and troubleshoots PLCs and associated control systems. • Reads and understands equipment schematics. • Designs simple electronic control systems, specifies control equipment, builds and installs control systems.

Essential Functions

  • ◆Assists engineers with the development and implementation of automation systems or components.
  • ◆Programs, installs, tests, and maintains robots or automated components.
  • ◆Assists in the commissioning and deployment of new automation installations, conducts field trials to ensure appropriate operation, and prepares reports or records documenting actions or findings.
  • ◆Investigate and troubleshoots defects or bugs, complete repairs and provides preventative maintenance.

Required Qualifications

  • ✓Required education and experience: Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 2-5 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • ✓Preferred education and experience: Associate's Degree
  • ✓Discipline/Major: Technical Training Preferred
  • ✓Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and written communication skills. Ability to meet deadlines. Detail oriented. Problem-solving skills. Mathematic skills. Computer skills. Technical skills. Leadership skills.

Physical

Requirements

  • ✓Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
  • ✓Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
  • ✓May need to stand for long periods of time.
  • ✓Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
  • ✓May be requested to work a different shift.

Travel

Requirements

No or very little travel likely.

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responsibilities

and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

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Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

General Profile

  • •Requires working knowledge and skills to perform a defined set of analytical scientific or operational processes
  • •Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise
  • •Works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
  • •Works with a moderate degree of supervision
  • •Performs manual tasks according to established procedures

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