Associate Electrical Controls Engineer - Remington Ammunition

Remington1816; Lonoke (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one healthcare

Parental leave

6% 401(k) match

Career development opportunities

Education assistance

Paid time away

Job summary

The Kinetic Group in Lonoke, Arkansas, is seeking an Associate Electrical Controls Engineer. This entry-level role focuses on developing, programming, and integrating automation technologies, including PLC/HMI programming, and supports control system design.

You will work with C, C#, C++, and Python to build solutions, assist with testing and documentation, and collaborate with engineering, IT, and operations to drive improvements and data integration across MES/SCADA systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Fundamental programming experience in C, C++, C#, or Python.
• Basic PLC programming concepts knowledge (Allen Bradley or Red Lion preferred).
• Exposure to HMI development or industrial communication protocols is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and understand control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and program automation solutions using C, C#, C++, and Python.
• Support PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen Bradley, Red Lion).
• Integrate control systems with manufacturing equipment and related software.
• Develop HMI screens and operator interfaces.
• Test, debug, and validate automated systems.
• Document wiring diagrams, code comments, and configuration control.
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify improvements.
• 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 to develop proof-of-concept scalable solutions.

Skills

C/C++/Python programming

PLC programming concepts

HMI development

Electrical schematics reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Red Lion

Job description

Pay Range:

Annual Salary: $64,700.00 - $90,600.00

The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

Job Description

The Kinetic Group is a world leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of small caliber ammunition under the iconic brands B&P, CCI, Federal Premium, Fiocchi, HEVI, Remington and Speer. We have domestic ammunition manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Idaho, Arkansas, and Missouri, and service law enforcement, government agencies and sporting enthusiasts throughout the world. Today, The Kinetic Group is a part of the Ammo+ division of The Czechoslovak Group (CSG), which holds a diverse portfolio of companies in the defense, security, automotive, aerospace and rail industries.

Remington Ammunition is seeking an Associate Electrical Controls Engineer. This entry-level Electrical Engineer (Programming & Controls) role focuses on assisting with the development, programming, and integration of automation technologies. The position supports control system design and PLC/HMI programming.

This position reports to our Director of Enterprise Applications and is based out of our office in Lonoke, Arkansas.

You will:

• 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 scalablesolutions.

You have:

• 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
• Understanding of basic electrical and control systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Work Environment:

Employee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to all employees to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations.

Benefits:

At The Kinetic Group, we believe the people who build great products deserve great support. That’s why we offer day-one healthcare coverage, company-paid parental leave, a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%, career development opportunities, education assistance, and paid time away from work to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

Our Postings are not intended for distribution to or use in any jurisdiction, country or territory where such distribution or use would violate local law or would subject us to any regulations in another jurisdiction, country or territory. We reserve the right to limit our Postings in any jurisdiction, country or territory.

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