Associate Electrical Controls Engineer (Temp) - Remington Ammunition

thekineticgroup; 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

Career development opportunities

Education assistance

Paid time away

Job summary

The Kinetic Group in Lonoke, Arkansas, is seeking a Temporary Associate Electrical Controls Engineer to assist with automation development, PLC/HMI programming, and integration of control systems with manufacturing equipment.

This entry-level role supports design and testing, reports to the Director of Enterprise Applications, and runs for about 18 months. Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering and have basic PLC and programming experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Python.
• Basic PLC programming concepts (Allen Bradley or Red Lion preferred).
• Exposure to HMI development or industrial communication protocols.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Strong problem-solving and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

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

Industrial protocols

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Electrical or Computer Engineering degree

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 a Temporary 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 is a temporary role, expected to run for 18-months.

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.

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