Controls Engineer

About Day And Zimmermann

At our Day & Zimmermann Munitions Plants, 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, components, to special projects and beyond.

With more than 120 years of experience 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!

Designs, builds, and modifies electronic equipment and systems such as PLCs, automated machinery, and machine controls systems applying principles and theories of Electrical Engineering.

• Design, troubleshoot, and program automated equipment. Document solutions and provide technical controls support across the installation. 30%
• 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. 25%
• 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. 20%
• Limited scope of project management 15%
• Direct the work of maintenance personnel and outside services. 10%

• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field; prefer Electrical Engineer, Computer Engineer or Automation focus. Required
• 2+ years Engineering experience. Required

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery) R (Regular)
• Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion) O/C (Often/ Critical)
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.) R (Regular)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers) R (Regular)
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist) O/C (Often/ Critical)
• Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure) O/C (Often/ Critical)
• Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction) O/C (Often/ Critical)
• Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture etc.) R (Regular)
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 0 pounds R (Regular)
• Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, pole etc. using feet and legs or hands/arms to climb) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
• Walking R (Regular)
• Hearing R (Regular)
• Repetitive motions of any part of the body I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
• Talking R (Regular)
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling R (Regular)
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time R (Regular)
• Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language R (Regular)
• Ability to read complex documents in [English] language R (Regular)
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions R (Regular)
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment O/C (Often/ Critical)
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or work site R…