Controls Engineer

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At American Ordnance, we know the stakes and We do what we say! ® We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, some of our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, warheads, to special projects and beyond.

With more than 70 years of experience and Day & Zimmermann behind us, it’s no surprise that our teams consistently exceed expectations. Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world!

As the Controls Engineer here's the work you'll do:

Leverages expertise in electrical engineering principles to design, construct, and modify complex electronic equipment and systems. This includes working with PLCs, automated machinery, and other machine control systems to improve performance and functionality

This job is on-site in Middletown, IA

Responsibilities

• Design, troubleshoot, and program automated equipment. Document solutions and provide technical controls support across the installation.
• Work in close support with process owners to design, build and maintain user friendly controls and equipment to increase production line uptime, product throughput and reduce scrap through automation.
• Find solutions to better utilize the existing equipment and tools to improve throughput. Reduce downtime by identifying and resolving issues in the production process and equipment.
• Limited scope of project management.
• Direct the work of maintenance personnel and outside services.

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and complex diagrams. Ability to write routine correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before employees of the organization.
• Must have ability to specify and build control systems. Knowledge in PLC or other automated system. SCADA experience desirable.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple duties simultaneously. Apply logical thinking to determine root cause of problems with automated processes.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office Software. Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability with interfacing and integrating multiple systems and platforms in automated processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:
  
  Bachelor in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field; prefer Electrical Engineer, Computer Engineer or Automation focus.
• Length of experience: 5+ year Engineering experience.
• Licenses/registration:
  Must possess a valid REAL
  -compliant drivers license, which includes the gold or black star in the upper corner, indicating it is federally compliant.
• Must be US citizen with ability to obtain clearances.
• Other:
  Understand NEC, NFPA, NESC

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $76,080 to $114,120. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements

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Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members.

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