Automation & Controls Technician

Divergent•Torrance, CA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production. Purpose The Automation & Controls Technician will support the build and commissioning of Divergent's advanced automation systems. This is a hands-on role focused on bringing new equipment to life , integrating electrical, mechanical, and fluid power systems into reliable, high-performance automation.

Requirements

Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
2–5 years of hands-on experience building or integrating industrial automation systems
Experience with industrial electrical systems (24VDC and 480/277 VAC)
Ability to read and work from electrical schematics.
Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical and mechanical systems
Experience with pneumatic systems and mechanical assembly.
Proficiency with standard diagnostic tools

Nice To Haves

Experience building complex automation systems (robotics, CNCs, custom equipment)
UL 508A panel building experience.
State certified as an electrician.
Familiarity with PLC-based systems and industrial networks
Experience in a fast-paced or startup manufacturing environment.
Strong organizational habits and ability to adapt quickly to new builds.

Responsibilities

Build, wire, and integrate industrial control panels and automation equipment.
Assemble and install mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic subsystems.
Support system bring-up, checkout, and commissioning of new automation cells.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues during build and commissioning.
Partner with engineers to debug issues, implement design changes, and improve system performance.
Maintain clean, organized, and efficient build areas, tooling, and development cells.