Electrical Controls Engineer

Nammo Energetics Inc; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(K) with a 6% company match

Health insurance coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to develop control systems at a new manufacturing facility in Florida. Key duties include designing PLC and HMI systems, coordinating equipment purchases, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and substantial experience with Siemens PLC. Unique benefits include relocation assistance and a comprehensive medical plan. This position is on-site and requires occasional travel to Norway.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of Siemens PLC S7-1500 with relevant software.
• 5 years of work experience in controls engineering preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing support is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new control systems for the facility.
• Coordinate equipment purchasing for the new rocket motor facility.
• Maintain good employee relations and adhere to safety practices.

Skills

Siemens PLC S7-1500

AutoCAD Electrical

HMI Programming

VFD Programming

Electrical System Design

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Cognex vision cameras

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Nammo Energetics (NEI) is the division of Nammo Group responsible for the establishment of a solid rocket motor manufacturing facility located in Perry, Florida adjacent to the existing Nammo Perry Inc facility. NEI will oversee the design, construction, qualification, and personnel staffing for the facility which targets initial production in 2027.

We are seeking a proactive and detailed-oriented Electrical Controls Engineer with Siemens PLC experience to join our growing team. This person will develop and maintain control systems that support the production and testing of munitions. This role will work closely with design, process, quality, and maintenance engineering groups to ensure the systems that manufacture and test products meet technical requirements.

This position is on-site at the Nammo Energetics Office in Downtown, Perry, Florida and requires some travel to Raufoss, Norway within the first 12-18 months.

Unique Benefits Designed with Care:

• Relocation assistance provided
• 401(K) with a 6% company match
• 100% Employer-Paid Employee Only Medical Plan Option
• Employer Health Saving Account Contributions
• Starting at two week’s vacation, one-week sick pay, and nine paid holidays annually

What You’ll Do: Precision in Action

• Design and develop new control systems including PLC/HMI programming and VFD programming along with having the ability to produce the appropriate schematics.
• Coordinate equipment purchasing for the new rocket motor facility
• Working to transition and commission new equipment to the new rocket motor facility
• Assist with Design, Development, and Layout of Electrical Panels for new and existing equipment. Including specifying all components that are used and assuring those components meet all safety and electrical requirements.
• Document all new and existing equipment panel layouts and electrical schematics utilizing AutoCAD Electrical 2024.
• Experience in Arc-flash hazard analysis / calculations.
• Experience in designing and specifying the electrical panels and components that meet hazardous location wiring codes.
• Identify and implement solutions to PLC control logic relating to improving safety, quality, production, and cost.
• Ensure that equipment is installed and maintained in conformance with current codes and regulations.
• Recommend improvements to new and existing equipment to optimize the production process and determine corrective actions.
• Serve as primary point of contact for all controls related troubleshooting.
• Determine preventative maintenance actions and provide supporting documentation to maintenance.
• Collaborate with the maintenance and operational groups on preventative maintenance, machine repair, predictive maintenance, equipment performance, and design improvements.
• Maintain good employee relations, and adhere to our Affirmative Action Plan, Labor laws and EEOC rules and regulations.
• Maintain adherence to Company policies and procedures, safety and environmental standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

What Dedicated Teammates Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably Controls and/or Electrical Engineering, or combination of education and 5 years work experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment providing technical support to semi-automated and manual processes.
• Must have knowledge and working efficiency in using Siemens PLC S7-1500 with WinCC Advanced Runtime (PC based interface), SIMATIC Step 7 Professional TIA Portal V20, SIMATIC Step 7 Safety Advanced V20, SIMATIC Sinamics Startdrive Advanced V20, SIMATIC WinCC Advanced V20, and SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced V20 or similar Siemens related platforms.
• Familiar with Emerson PAC Machine Edition Version 10 and Prolficy Machine Edition Version 9.
• Strong fundamental knowledge of control and electrical system design and its application in automated industrial designs including specification of vision, power, sensor, inspection, and communications systems.
• Able to work in AutoCAD Electrical Version 2014.
• Familiar with Cognex vision cameras.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Ability to create and troubleshoot PLC/HMI code.
• Ability to create and troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Ability to program and troubleshoot VFDs, servo actuators, and robots.
• Ability to read and follow mechanical drawings.
• Ability to balance multiple projects at one time.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) within an industrial environment.
• Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) plans or equivalent.
• Self-starter, ability to work independently and handle multiple projects timely and efficiently; meeting specified deadlines.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.

Our Woking Conditions and Requirements

• Must submit to and pass a drug test pursuant to Company Drug-Free Workplace Policy
• Must have good vision (may be corrected)
• Must be able to communicate written and verbally
• Must be able to travel.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods of time, and be able to lift up to 20 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be willing and able to work outside of the standard work schedule, including nights and weekends.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Information Technology, and Project Management

• Industries

  Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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