Associate Electrical Controls Engineer (Temp) - Remington Ammunition

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

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one healthcare

Parental leave

401(k) match up to 6%

Career development

Education assistance

Paid time away

Job summary

The Kinetic Group is seeking a temporary Associate Electrical Controls Engineer to assist with automation development, PLC/HMI programming, and system integration at our Lonoke, Arkansas office. This 18-month assignment offers exposure to multiple manufacturing environments and cross-functional collaboration.

You will work on programming with C, C#, C++, and Python, support PLC (Allen Bradley/Red Lion) programming, and help integrate control systems with equipment and MES/SCADA systems.

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.
• 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.

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

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in 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 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled 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.

Across The Kinetic Group, we rally for the customer by fostering collaboration, sharing insights and scaling competencies. We engineer our products in ways that match the drive of the people who put them to work in the field, on the course and on the battlefield. We’re not just a name on the door — we are the people developing the products that help customers the world over. The Kinetic Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without to regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected 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

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