Electrical Controls Engineer – Siemens Automation

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc•Perry, FL

7d•Hybrid

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 the automation systems for this next-generation facility. This role involves hands-on work with automated and semi-automated production equipment, supporting integration, commissioning, and continuous improvement. The position offers collaboration with international engineering teams, including opportunities for international travel, and represents a ground-floor opportunity in a major U.S. manufacturing expansion. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex automation challenges, thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments, and has experience building systems from the ground up.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
3+ years of experience supporting industrial automation or manufacturing controls systems
Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment
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 able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
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 all company safety policies and procedures, including drug-free workplace requirements.
Must be able to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and move throughout manufacturing facilities for extended periods of time.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Must be able to work in environments that may include exposure to 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

Siemens PLC experience strongly preferred
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 preferred

Responsibilities

Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment
Support automated and semi-automated production systems
Assist with HMI development, machine integration, and controls troubleshooting
Support electrical control system design and implementation
Identify opportunities to improve 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 phases
Support long-term automation scalability and operational excellence initiatives