Technical Specialist Jobs in Texas

Technical Specialist jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in energy and utilities, defense and aerospace, semiconductor manufacturing, and enterprise technology. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin lead hiring, with major employers such as Texas Instruments, Lockheed Martin, and ExxonMobil maintaining large technical workforces across the state. Demand is strongest in instrumentation and controls, systems integration, and field service support, with openings at both entry-level and senior tiers. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles117+
Top employerThermo Fisher Scientific
Top cityDallas, TX
Cities hiring40
Work type38% Hybrid
Top industryManufacturing

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Pushpay
Technical Specialist
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Technical Specialist
Pushpay
Dallas, Texas
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$58k - $67k/yr
Hybrid
501-1,000

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UT Southwestern Medical Center
Technical Support Specialist II, Ophthalmology
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Technical Support Specialist II, Ophthalmology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security & Protective Services
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Caterpillar
Technical Regulatory Compliance Engineering Specialist
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Technical Regulatory Compliance Engineering Specialist
Caterpillar
Irving, Texas
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$128k - $193k/yr
10,000+

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Pantex Plant
Construction Subcontract Technical Specialist
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Construction Subcontract Technical Specialist
Pantex Plant
Amarillo, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Project Management
Master's degree

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Advanced Recovery Systems
Technical QA/Application Support Specialist
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Technical QA/Application Support Specialist
Advanced Recovery Systems
Dallas, Texas
Automation QA
Cloud & DevOps
DevOps
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Technical Specialist Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Austin
10 jobs
Irving
8 jobs
San Antonio
5 jobs
Corpus Christi
4 jobs
Midland
3 jobs
Fort Worth
3 jobs
Richardson
3 jobs

Technical Specialist Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific8 open roles
Wesco
Wesco3 open roles
Jacobs
Jacobs3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Technology & Software
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Energy

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in technical specialist jobs across Texas.

  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in electronics, engineering technology, or a related field
  • Hands-on experience with diagnostic equipment, instrumentation, or technical support systems
  • Industry certifications such as CompTIA, BICSI, or manufacturer-specific credentials recognized in Texas
  • Ability to read and interpret technical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with experience supporting hardware, software, or industrial systems
  • Valid Texas driver's license and willingness to travel to customer or field sites statewide

Technical Specialist Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a technical specialist in Texas?

Most technical specialist roles in Texas require an associate's or bachelor's degree in electronics technology, engineering technology, computer science, or a closely related field. Texas community colleges such as Austin Community College and Houston Community College offer strong electronics and industrial technology programs that feed directly into these roles. Employer-recognized certifications like CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, or manufacturer credentials from companies like Cisco or Siemens strengthen candidacy considerably in the Texas market.

Which companies hire technical specialists in Texas?

Texas technical specialist roles are posted by Thermo Fisher Scientific, Wesco, and Jacobs and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's concentration of energy producers, defense contractors, and semiconductor manufacturers means demand is consistent across multiple sectors year-round.

Which Texas cities have the most technical specialist jobs?

Dallas, Houston, and Austin account for the largest share of technical specialist openings in Texas. Houston's energy and petrochemical industry drives high demand for instrumentation and field service roles, while Dallas-Fort Worth's concentration of defense contractors and enterprise technology firms generates consistent openings in systems and IT support, and Austin's semiconductor and clean-energy sector pulls in controls and integration specialists.

Are there remote technical specialist jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. Technical specialist work is predominantly hands-on and site-based, so fully remote arrangements are uncommon. About 65% of technical specialist openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the field's on-site nature. The roles most likely to include remote flexibility are technical support, documentation, or systems analysis positions rather than field service or instrumentation roles.

How can I get hired as a technical specialist in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through an associate's degree program or a manufacturer-sponsored apprenticeship combined with a targeted entry-level role. Large Texas employers such as Texas Instruments and L3Harris run new-graduate and rotational programs for candidates without direct experience. Starting as a field service technician, technical support representative, or lab technician at a Texas energy or defense firm builds the hands-on foundation employers expect. A relevant CompTIA or vendor certification gives candidates an immediate edge over other applicants at the same experience level.

Where can I find and apply to technical specialist jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to technical specialist jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings. Search the listings to find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that match.

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