Associate Electrical Controls Engineer – Automation & PLCs

Remington; Lonoke (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one healthcare coverage

Parental leave

401(k) match up to 6%

Career development opportunities

Education assistance

Paid time away

Job summary

The Kinetic Group, operating Remington Ammunition, is seeking an Associate Electrical Controls Engineer based in Lonoke, Arkansas. You will assist with automation development, PLC/HMI programming, and integration of control systems with manufacturing equipment.

Ideal candidates have a foundational background in C/ C++/ C# / Python and a willingness to learn. This role reports to the Director of Enterprise Applications and offers cross-functional collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Foundational experience with programming languages such as C, C#, C++, or Python.
• Basic understanding of PLC programming concepts (Allen Bradley or Red Lion preferred).
• Exposure to HMI development or industrial communication protocols is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and programming automation solutions using C, C#, C++, and Python.
• Support PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen Bradley, Red Lion).
• Help integrate control systems with manufacturing equipment and related software.
• Assist in developing HMI screens and operator interfaces.
• Participate in testing, debugging, and validating automated systems.
• Support documentation efforts including wiring diagrams, code comments, and configuration control.
• Aid in evaluating existing manufacturing processes and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to support project requirements.
• Integrate machine data with MES/SCADA/IT systems for traceability and analytics.
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, and operations teams to develop proof-of-concept and scalable solutions.

Skills

C

C#

C++

Python

PLC programming

HMI development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley

Red Lion

HMI tools

Job description

The Kinetic Group, operating Remington Ammunition, is seeking an Associate Electrical Controls Engineer based in Lonoke, Arkansas. You will assist with automation development, PLC/HMI programming, and integration of control systems with manufacturing equipment.

Ideal candidates have a foundational background in C/ C++/ C# / Python and a willingness to learn. This role reports to the Director of Enterprise Applications and offers cross-functional collaboration opportunities.