Controls​/Automation Engineer

Job Overview

Title: Controls / Automation Engineer

Job Family: Engineers

Reports to: Engineer Lead

Works with: Mid-level managers and supervisors, peer engineers and technicians, and suppliers.

Location: East Camden, AR

Type: Full Time

Develops automation systems for production, enhancing precision, safety, and quality.

• Lead Designer of Automation Systems, Automation Equipment and Automation tooling for new and existing products for production.
• Assists Program Management and R&D with automation, controls, electrical, and mechanical expertise required for automation of production equipment and special tooling, test tools and methods, and new process study and research.
• Coordinates effectively with Program Managers, R&D, Engineering and Management to prepare detailed plans for infrastructure improvement, capital expenditure requests, financial and economic justification, and return on investment.
• Conducts scheduling and coordination between different groups for special projects, bids and proposals, and internal funded studies and projects.
• Responsible for equipment improvement and redesign to increase the general efficiency of production programs.
• Prepares cost estimates and statement of work for tooling and equipment.
• Assists with make/buy decisions and oversees the design and build process for outsourced systems.
• Supervises the installation of equipment and tooling. Supports Maintenance, Production, and Quality.
• Stays informed concerning new technologies, materials and equipment, and investigates potential applications.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
• Understand and live by the company's ethics and business conduct policies.

• Solid understanding of PLC and HMI programming.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Creative and self‑motivated individual.
• Detail‑oriented approach to problem‑solving.
• Ability to communicate well to other members of the development team.
• Good math skills, computer skills, and knowledge of measuring instruments and methods.
• Capable of integrating existing methods with new innovations to economically solve problems in a timely manner.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering science with five plus years of automation engineering experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling ten or more years in automation engineering.
• Knowledge of CAD systems preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and people skills required.
• Must be dependable, responsible, and accurate and have the ability to deal with people effectively.
• Ability to work independently, following both written and verbal instructions; capable of effectively handling ambiguity.

• U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident Alien Status required.
• BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, and/or Physical Sciences.
• Energetics experience preferred.
• DOD experience preferred.
• 5 years of experience in an energetics manufacturing environment preferred.
• Self‑motivated professional with demonstrated maturity and a good sense of responsibility.
• Good communication skills and high degree of integrity.
• Able to interface and work productively with all employees.
• Ability to read and write English and compute college level mathematics, including statistics.
• Strong interest in pure and applied research to improve product quality and reduce operational costs in all stages of manufacturing.
• Sound ability to analyze data and write technical reports.

4/10 workweek