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# Controls Engineering Technician at Union Technologies

- **Company:** Union Technologies
- **Location:** Dallas, TX
- **Compensation:** $30–$65/hr
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-06-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/union-tech/d94c5203-c1a1-4dc6-83e9-611978e2ca9d

## Job description

Union Technologies is reindustrializing America’s defense manufacturing base with a first-of-its-kind Factories-as-a-Stockpile™ model, integrating advanced robotics, manufacturing, and software into sovereign factory systems at scale. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, UNION is dedicated to restoring America’s industrial strength and guaranteeing deterrence for the century ahead. We recently emerged from stealth with $50M in funding led by top-tier venture investors and strategic partners. [Read more in our Press Release](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/union-the-wests-new-arsenal-of-national-security-lethalitythe-worlds-newest-manufacturing-superpower-302443156.html) Job Summary: You are Controls Engineering Technician at Union Factory 1, your primary responsibility is to support the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of automation and control systems across manufacturing operations. This role works closely with the Staff Electrical and Control Engineer and cross-functional teams to ensure reliable operation of PLC-based systems, HMIs, and industrial automation equipment. A successful Controls Engineering Technician will demonstrate strong technical aptitude, hands on troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to maintaining safe and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support installation, wiring, and commissioning of PLC-based control systems, HMIs, and industrial automation equipment
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving electrical and controls-related issues on manufacturing equipment
- Perform routine maintenance and diagnostics on control systems, sensors, drives, and instrumentation
- Support debugging and minor modifications to PLC programs under the direction of Controls Engineers
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts
- Assist in building and modifying electrical panels and control systems
- Support integration of control systems with MES, ERP, and data collection systems as needed
- Maintain and update controls documentation including wiring diagrams, I/O lists, and system configurations
- Perform system checks to ensure proper operation of automation equipment
- Support equipment startups, testing, and commissioning activities
- Follow all safety procedures including lockout/tagout and electrical safety requirements
- Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to support equipment reliability
- Assist in identifying and implementing improvements to control systems and processes

## Minimum Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2 to 5 years of electrical experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting industrial motor circuits and basic controls.
- Ability to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and an on call rotation.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems and industrial controls
- Basic knowledge of PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent)
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Familiarity with industrial network protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, etc.) preferred
- Experience with sensors, drives, and instrumentation
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Hands on experience with tools and electrical equipment
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to work in industrial environments with exposure to machinery and electrical systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

## Preferred / Bonus Skills

- Associate/ B.S. degree or technical certificate in electrical, electromechanical, or industrial controls.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

- Walk, stand, sit, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move continually throughout the shift.
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Occasional overhead lifting required.
- Climb ladders and work from elevated platforms. Work in confined spaces when permitted.
- Vision adequate for reading nameplates, drawings, and instrument displays, including peripheral vision, depth perception, and color discrimination for wire identification.
- Tolerate plant floor conditions: heat near forging operations, noise, vibration, hot metal, moving heavy equipment, and exposure to cutting fluids and oils.
- Work flexible hours including overtime and weekends to meet customer demands.

Personal Protective Equipment typically required to perform the essential functions of this job will be provided.

## About Union Technologies

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Union Technologies builds modular, autonomous, and intelligence-driven factories for the West, designed for rapid retooling and production of defense and mission-critical systems.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series A)
- **Headquarters**: Dallas, Texas, USA
- **Founded**: Not publicly available
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Defense manufacturing, industrial automation, military hardware production
- **Target customers**: U.S. and allied governments, defense contractors, mission-critical supply chains (B2G / B2B)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: Deterring adversaries forever by forging factories that learn, adapt, and accelerate production for modern conflict and commercial complexity.

## Products & Services
- **Faction (Command Platform)**: A software system that unifies planning, execution, and oversight using autonomous decision-making agents; replaces disconnected legacy systems with real-time, common-data-model operations.
- **Fabric (Execution Layer)**: Software that turns disconnected machines into responsive, self-describing systems with version-controlled configurations, instant rollback, and simulation tools for faster commissioning.
- **Factory-as-a-Stockpile™**: The core product – full reconfigurable, autonomous factories that continuously improve through feedback loops, designed for rapid output of munitions and mission-critical components.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Series A funding raised (amount not publicly available); 33 open positions listed across Dallas, San Jose, and other locations as of mid-2026.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Black Flag VC (hosts Union’s job board; likely investor or close partner). Additional investors not publicly disclosed.
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid hiring (33 positions in engineering, manufacturing, operations); dual location expansion (Dallas HQ + San Jose software office); focus on onshoring defense manufacturing for the West.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Factories-as-a-Stockpile™** concept – factories designed as strategic infrastructure that compound intelligence, not just capacity.
- **Software‑defined manufacturing** – Faction and Fabric create real‑time, autonomous feedback loops, enabling rapid retooling and continuous improvement in ways traditional factories cannot.
- **Defense‑first focus** – built from the ground up for high‑consequence missions, meeting security and reliability requirements from day one.
- **Hardened integration** – combines advanced software, robotics, AI, and industrial operations under one roof.

## Strategic Focus
- Scale production capacity for 155mm rounds and next‑gen components; expand footprint to support allied defense needs.
- Deepen autonomy in factory operations through AI and machine learning on the shop floor.
- Partner with U.S. government and allied militaries to reduce reliance on overseas supply chains.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Merit‑based, flat hierarchy, high autonomy with high standards. “Precision over flash” – results speak. Direct, disciplined, collaborative environment.
- **Work that matters**: Directly contribute to national security and industrial sovereignty; projects have real‑world impact.
- **Growth**: Structured mentorship, early ownership of meaningful work, advancement tied to grit and performance.
- **Work environment**: On‑site at secure facilities in Dallas, TX and San Jose, CA. Expect a mix of engineering, machining, and operations roles.
- **Perks**: Not detailed publicly, but the culture emphasizes purpose, accountability, and a strong team ethos rather than flashy perks.

## Sources
1. [union.tech](https://union.tech/)
2. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/union-tech](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/union-tech)
3. [union.tech/culture/](https://union.tech/culture/)
4. [blackflag.vc/hiring/union](https://www.blackflag.vc/hiring/union)

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