White Flyer Controls and Electrical Systems Specialist
Winchester Ammunition · Kansas City, MO · 1 wk ago
Engineering$107k–$119k/yrFull-time
Location: Webb City, MO
About the role
The Controls and Electrical Systems Specialist designs, develops, and maintains automated systems for machinery and industrial processes.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Provide engineering support to five White Flyer sites (Webb City, MO; Knox, IN; Dalton, GA; Coal Township, PA; and San Bernardino, CA).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Electronics Engineer Technology degree preferred). Degree must be from a school accredited by an agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.
- 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.
- 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%.
- This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data; employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access such data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Pay
$106,800 to $118,600 (depending on relevant experience)
Benefits
Olin offers a comprehensive benefits package. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace with voluntary employee networks connecting staff across sites, divisions, and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.