White Flyer Controls and Electrical Systems Specialist

Winchester Ammunition; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 107,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchester Ammunition is seeking a Controls and Electrical Systems Specialist in Webb City, MO. The role designs, develops, and maintains automated systems for machinery and industrial processes, with responsibilities spanning electrical control design, component evaluation, and PLC/vision programming.

requisites include a bachelor’s degree (electronics tech preferred) with at least five years’ experience, and travel up to ~30%.

Qualifications

• Design electrical control systems for industrial automation equipment (480V and below).
• Experience designing and programming PLCs in industrial automation.
• Knowledge of motor drives, HMIs, servos, machine vision, and industrial networking is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems for industrial automation equipment (480V and below).
• Evaluate and propose alternative components and automation strategies to improve efficiency, quality, performance and cost.
• Program control devices including Allen-Bradley and Omron PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servos, and vision cameras.

Skills

Electrical control systems

PLC programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Electronics Engineer Technology degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Omron PLCs

Motor drives

HMIs

Servos

Machine Vision

Job description

Title: Controls and Electrical Systems Specialist

Location: Webb City, MO

Salary: $106,800 to $118,600 (depending on relevant experience)

Schedule: Onsite

Support Sites: Webb City, MO, Knox, IN, Dalton, GA, Coal Township, PA, and San Bernardino, CA

Website: Winchester.com or WhiteFlyer.com

Focus: The Controls and Electrical Systems Specialist designs, develops, and maintains automated systems for machinery and industrial processes.

Essential Job Functions

• Design electrical control systems for industrial automation equipment (480V and below).
• Evaluate and propose alternative components and automation strategies to enhance efficiency, product quality, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Perform programming (new and modifications) of control devices, including Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Servos, and Vision Cameras.
• Develop electrical specifications for new equipment and ensure compliance by working closely with vendors throughout the quotation, design, and build phases.
• Support maintenance team members with electrical troubleshooting and train personnel on new controls.
• Develop, manage, and support capital projects, including conducting Root Cause Analysis and implementing corrective actions.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree*; Electronics Engineer Technology degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience designing electrical control systems and programming PLCs in industrial automation.
• Experience in programming and implementation of motor drives, HMIs, Servos, Machine Vision, and industrial networking preferred.
• Programming experience with Omron and/or Allen-Bradley PLCs preferred.
• Working knowledge of machine safety and guarding, such as NEC and NFPA 70E/79, preferred.
• Provide engineering support to five White Flyer sites.
• Must possess excellent analytical, creative, communication (verbal and written), organizational, presentation, problem-solving, project management, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume workload, shift demands, work independently, and willingness to be collaborative and support team efforts.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be available and willing to travel approximately 30%.

Location-Specific Requirements

• This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.

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Rooted in our corporate values , Olin continues to be the global leader in both ammunition and chemical manufacturing. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in surrounding communities.

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Olin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you are encouraged to join or lead our Olin People Networks. These voluntary groups connect employees across sites, divisions and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.

• Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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