What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Controls Engineer position at Nammo Defense Systems, Inc Career Center?
Nammo Defense Systems, Inc., a defense contractor, is the primary USA operation of the Nammo Group (Nammo AS). Nammo Defense Systems Inc. (NDS) develops, manufactures, and supports Shoulder Launched Munitions (SLMs), energetic material solutions such as aircraft emergency escape systems, actuation devices, rocket motors, warheads, and composite solutions including carbon fiber tubes and composite aerospace structures.
JOB OVERVIEW:
This part-time position (up to 30 hrs/week) is responsible for design, testing, and installation of the electronic controls systems for machinery and automation for use in the manufacture of energetic systems and materials.
How you will be rewarded as our Senior Controls Engineer:
• Competitive compensation
• Monday-Thursday work week working four 10-hour days (off on Fridays)
• Generous paid time off and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(K), employee assistance programs, health savings account
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Apply engineering principles to safely process propellants, pyrotechnics, and/or explosives for product development or improvement, ensuring compliance with program requirements.
• Work with process and manufacturing engineering to design, program, and implement PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs and the associated industrial systems.
• Design, interpret, and write PLC code for customized material handling applications.
• Specify and verify controls requirements on new equipment and existing equipment retrofits including maintenance of controls drawings and documentation.
COOPERATION
This role requires collaboration across internal teams and with external stakeholders.
LEVEL OF DECISION MAKING
This position requires daily autonomous decision-making capabilities when working with both internal and external customers.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
• 15 years controls experience.
• PLC programing (Allan Bradley, Siemens, Others)
• Scripting with Inductive Automation – Ignition SCADA software.
• Create and interpret wiring schematics and diagrams
• Experience with ABB Drive controllers, Rockwell Automation and Controlled Components Workbench, Emerson PLCS and PAC Machine software, Redlion and Crimson software, Vivotek and Shepard software, FLIR, Fisnar Robots, and others.
• Ability to obtain approval through ATF to handle Nammo Defense Systems products and information.
COMPETENCIES:
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Teamwork abilities.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Part-time on-site position.
• This position may require travel on an as-need basis.
• This role may involve working in diverse settings and conditions.
