Automation Eng Technician II (Electromechanical Tech) - Alternate 12 Hour Weekend Shift B
General Dynamics OTS · Lincoln, NE
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 17 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level controls role at General Dynamics OTS (aerospace & defense) in Lincoln, NE. Develops, designs, builds and tests robotic platforms from prototype through product commercialization.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, Automation
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 3018 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 325 other live controls postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $71k–$97k, from 19 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 63%
- ✓ Automation 63%
- ✓ Robotics 33%
- ✓ Team leadership 29%
- Root cause 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: General Dynamics OTS in Lincoln
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Full description from General Dynamics OTSAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
Develops, designs, builds and tests robotic platforms from prototype through product commercialization. Creates an integrated autonomous interface, mobility, communication, and human-robot interaction. Works with cross-functional teams to understand opportunities for robotic applications. Alternate 12 Hour Weekend B Shift: Friday evening 6:30 pm - 7:00 am Monday morning Position Location Detail: This position is located at our GD Lincoln West facility.
Essential Functions
- ◆Assists with the development and implementation of automation systems or components.
- ◆Supporting or performing the program installation, testing, and maintenance of 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.
- ◆Investigates and troubleshoots defects or bugs, complete repairs and provides preventative maintenance.
- ◆Maintains the inventory of supplies and tools used for testing and maintenance.
Additional
Responsibilities
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.
Required Qualifications
- ✓Required education and experience: Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 1-2 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. Technical troubleshooting. Test documentation. Control systems.
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.
- ✓Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required.
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 basic skills in an analytical or scientific method or operational process
- •Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines
- •Works with close supervision
- •Performs manual tasks according to established procedures