A defense technology company is seeking a Staff Controls Engineer in McHenry, Mississippi. The role involves designing and upgrading control systems for Solid Rocket Motor production equipment, requiring expertise in Siemens PLC programming and extensive experience in automation. The position offers a salary range of $129,000 - $171,000 USD, along with comprehensive healthcare benefits, generous paid time off, and professional development support.
Qualifications
12+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment.
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
Familiar with NFPA70e electrical safety practices.
Responsibilities
Design, commission, and upgrade control systems for Solid Rocket Motor production equipment.
Architect, write, and debug Siemens PLC code for high-volume manufacturing.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation failures.
Skills
Siemens PLC programming (Ladder and Structured Text)
Servo drive and VFD configuration
Ethernet based communication protocols
Electrical troubleshooting up to 600VAC
Pneumatic concepts and design
Education
Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
Job description
A defense technology company is seeking a Staff Controls Engineer in McHenry, Mississippi. The role involves designing and upgrading control systems for Solid Rocket Motor production equipment, requiring expertise in Siemens PLC programming and extensive experience in automation. The position offers a salary range of $129,000 - $171,000 USD, along with comprehensive healthcare benefits, generous paid time off, and professional development support.