Associate Electrical Controls Engineer - Remington Ammunition

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

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 scalable solutions.

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

• day-one healthcare coverage
• company-paid parental leave
• a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%
• career development opportunities
• education assistance
• paid time away from work to help you thrive both professionally and personally

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled

Remington is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristics protected by law.

The EEO Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Remington and its affiliates will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulation (EAR) Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national; (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (a/k/a green card holder); (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1157; or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Gun Control Act Requirements

It is unlawful for these categories of persons to possess (for business or personal reasons) firearms or ammunition: (i) convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; (ii) fugitive from justice; (iii) unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substance Act 21 U.S.C. 802); (iv) who has been adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to any mental institution; (v) illegal alien; (vi) discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions; (vii) who has renounced his or her United States Citizenship; (viii) who is subject to a court order restraining the person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of the intimate partner; or (ix) who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.

Working Together to Make it Better

We value and entrust every one of our members to help influence the business in the right direction. Every employee should be trained how to successfully do their jobs, encouraged to reach their desired level of growth within the company, and coached to be responsible for results and continued improvement. A team built with members passionate about embracing change and trying to constantly get better will ensure we will be around for another 200 years.