Day & Zimmermann · 1 day ago
Controls Engineer
Middletown, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$76K/yr - $114K/yr
5+ years expAmerican Ordnance is a premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, committed to providing high-quality products. The Controls Engineer will leverage electrical engineering principles to design, construct, and modify complex electronic equipment and systems, focusing on improving performance and functionality.
CommunitiesInformation Technology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, troubleshoot, and program automated equipment. Document solutions and provide technical controls support across the installation
Work in close support with process owners to design, build and maintain user friendly controls and equipment to increase production line uptime, product throughput and reduce scrap through automation
Find solutions to better utilize the existing equipment and tools to improve throughput. Reduce downtime by identifying and resolving issues in the production process and equipment
Limited scope of project management
Direct the work of maintenance personnel and outside services
Qualification
Required
Bachelor in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field; prefer Electrical Engineer, Computer Engineer or Automation focus
5+ year Engineering experience
Must possess a valid REAL ID-compliant drivers license, which includes the gold or black star in the upper corner, indicating it is federally compliant
Must be US citizen with ability to obtain clearances
Understand NEC, NFPA, NESC
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and complex diagrams
Ability to write routine correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before employees of the organization
Must have ability to specify and build control systems
Knowledge in PLC or other automated system
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple duties simultaneously
Apply logical thinking to determine root cause of problems with automated processes
Knowledge in Microsoft Office Software
Strong mechanical aptitude
Ability with interfacing and integrating multiple systems and platforms in automated processes
Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery
Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)
Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds
Walking
Repetitive motion of any part of the body
Kneeling, crouching or crawling
Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion)
Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
Feeling (e.g. perceiving an object's size, shape, texture, etc.)
Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb)
Hearing
Talking
Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time
Ability to read complex documents in the English language
Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
Ability to write complex documents in the English language
Capacity to express thoughts orally
Expertise in: EXCEL, WORD, CADD (Revit/Bentley)
Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment
Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company's office or worksite
Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)
Preferred
SCADA experience desirable
Benefits
Medical/Rx
Dental and vision coverage
Life, AD&D and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks
Parental leave
Family leave
Other paid time off
Voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members
Company
Day & Zimmermann
Day & Zimmermann specializes in construction & engineering, staffing, and defense solutions for corporations and governments.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Joseph Ritzel
SVP Finance and CFO
Michael Yoh
Executive Vice President
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