Automation & Controls Engineer for Ground-Floor Rocket Manufacturing

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc

Perry (FL)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Relocation assistance

401(k) with match

Employer medical plan

Employer HSA contributions

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Nammo Energetics Inc. in Perry, Florida, is building a new solid rocket motor manufacturing facility and seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to design and support automation systems powering the operation.

You'll develop PLC-controlled equipment, program HMIs, and collaborate with international teams to enable ground-breaking manufacturing expansion. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics and 3+ years in industrial automation, with ability to obtain a U.S.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required in Electrical Engineering or related field.
3+ years in industrial automation or manufacturing controls.
Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment.
Strong understanding of electrical schematics and control panels.

Responsibilities

Execute electrical control system design and implementation.
Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.
Support automated and semi-automated production systems.
Assist with HMI development, machine integration, and controls troubleshooting.
Identify opportunities to improve reliability, throughput, efficiency, and safety.
Support commissioning, startup, and validation of new equipment.
Collaborate with Mechanical, Manufacturing, Process, and Quality Engineering teams.
Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions for controls-related issues.
Help establish automation and controls standards for a new facility targeted for 2027.
Coordinate with vendors during design, fabrication, installation, and startup phases.
Support long-term automation scalability and operational excellence initiatives.