
Associate Electrical Controls Engineer - Remington Ammunition
The Kinetic Group · Lonoke, AR
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Base pay
- $65k–$91k
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 23 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at The Kinetic Group (industrial) in Lonoke, AR.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation, MES
- Base pay
- $65k–$91k
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Arkansas: typical posted base $82k–$120k. This one lists $65k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 10 controls engineer openings in Arkansas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Arkansas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 9 other live controls postings in Arkansas.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 80%
- ✓ Automation 60%
- Robotics 50%
- Team leadership 20%
- ✓ MES 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: The Kinetic Group in Lonoke
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Full description from The Kinetic GroupAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
- ✓Integrate machine data with MES/SCADA/IT systems for traceability and analytics
- ✓Collaborate with engineering, IT, and operations teams to develop proof-of-concept and scalable solutions.
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Pay Range
Annual Salary: $64,700.00 - $90,600.00 The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.
Job Description
The Kinetic Group is a world leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of small caliber ammunition under the iconic brands B&P, CCI, Federal Premium, Fiocchi, HEVI, Remington and Speer. We have domestic ammunition manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Idaho, Arkansas, and Missouri, and service law enforcement, government agencies and sporting enthusiasts throughout the world. Today, The Kinetic Group is a part of the Ammo+ division of The Czechoslovak Group (CSG), which holds a diverse portfolio of companies in the defense, security, automotive, aerospace and rail industries.
Remington Ammunition is seeking an Associate Electrical Controls Engineer . This entry-level Electrical Engineer (Programming & Controls) role focuses on assisting with the development, programming, and integration of automation technologies. The position supports control system design and PLC/HMI programming.
This position reports to our Director of Enterprise Applications and is based out of our office in Lonoke, Arkansas .
You will
- •Assist in developing and programming automation solutions using C, C#, C++, and Python.
- •Support PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen Bradley, Red Lion)
- •Help integrate control systems with manufacturing equipment and related software
- •Assist in developing HMI screens and operator interfaces
- •Participate in testing, debugging, and validating automated systems
- •Support documentation efforts including wiring diagrams, code comments, and configuration control
- •Aid in evaluating existing manufacturing processes and identifying improvement opportunities
- •Participate in cross-functional meetings to support project
You have
- •Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
- •Foundational experience with programming languages such as C, C#, C++, or Python
- •Basic understanding of PLC programming concepts (Allen Bradley or Red Lion preferred)
- •Exposure to HMI development or industrial communication protocols is a plus
- •Understanding of basic electrical and control systems
- •Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
- •Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn
- •Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- •Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Work Environment
Employee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to all employees to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations.
Benefits
At The Kinetic Group, we believe the people who build great products deserve great support. That's why we offer day-one healthcare coverage, company-paid parental leave, a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%, career development opportunities, education assistance, and paid time away from work to help you thrive both professionally and personally.
Our Postings are not intended for distribution to or use in any jurisdiction, country or territory where such distribution or use would violate local law or would subject us to any regulations in another jurisdiction, country or territory. We reserve the right to limit our Postings in any jurisdiction, country or territory.
