Electrical Controls Engineer

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc•Perry, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Nammo Energetics Inc. (NEI) is establishing a new solid rocket motor manufacturing facility in Perry, Florida, and is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to develop and support automation systems for its manufacturing operations. The role supports the design, implementation, integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of automated and semi-automated production equipment. It also contributes to automation standards and scalable controls for a new facility targeted for initial production in 2027. The engineer will work with equipment vendors and integrators and collaborate with Mechanical, Manufacturing, Process, and Quality Engineering teams, as well as international engineering teams including Norway. Domestic and international travel may be required. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance and BATF approval to work with regulated products. The role works across office and manufacturing environments and may require support outside standard hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience supporting industrial automation or manufacturing controls systems.
Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment.
In-depth understanding of electrical schematics, control panels, and industrial automation systems.
Experience working with PLCs and HMIs.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to manage projects and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Must be able to obtain BATF approval to work with regulated products.
Ability to support manufacturing operations outside standard hours when needed.
Must comply with company safety policies and procedures, including drug-free workplace requirements.
Must be able to work in office and manufacturing environments.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and move throughout manufacturing facilities for extended periods.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment.
Must be able to work in environments that may include noise, fumes, dust, and varying temperatures within OSHA accepted standards.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally.
Must possess adequate vision, hearing, and communication abilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Eplan Electric P8 Advanced or Pro Panel E-CAD design tool.
Siemens PLC experience.
Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, S7 PLCs, WinCC, or related Siemens automation platforms.
Experience supporting automated manufacturing or assembly equipment.
Familiarity with industrial networking and communication protocols.
Experience with robotics, sensors, drives, or motion control systems.
Manufacturing startup or facility expansion experience.

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 equipment 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 solid rocket motor manufacturing facility targeted for initial production in 2027.
Coordinate with equipment vendors and integrators during design, fabrication, installation, and startup.
Support long-term automation scalability and operational excellence initiatives.
Travel domestically and internationally as required.