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Electrical Systems and Controls Engineer - Remington

The Kinetic Group · Lonoke, AR

Level
Engineer
Team
Controls
Base pay
$80k–$112k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
4+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
Today

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at The Kinetic Group (industrial) in Lonoke, AR. Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, and systems for the manufacturing plant.

They ask for
4+ years · degree required
Tools it names
FMEA, PLC, Robotics, Automation, AutoCAD, EHS / safety
Base pay
$80k–$112k

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Controls Engineer roles in Arkansas: typical posted base $82k–$120k. This one lists $80k–$112k.

Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 12 controls engineer openings in Arkansas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 11 other live controls postings in Arkansas.

Experience asked
Less than usual (4+ vs 8+)

Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 92%
  • ✓ Robotics 67%
  • ✓ Automation 67%
  • ✓ AutoCAD 25%

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Experience you bring

  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field of study, or Associates degree in a related field of study with at least 4 years’ experience under the direction of an Electrical Engineer.
  • ✓Five or more years’ experience in developing and supporting custom manufacturing solutions using Allen Bradley programming software, as well as being familiar with Bosch, and others.
  • ✓Proficient in standard engineering design and office software (AutoCAD, ETAP, Excel, etc.).
  • ✓Experienced in designing new electrical systems used in an industrial facility including NEC and OSHA standards.
  • ✓Ability to analyze and correct complex problems and deal with a variety of variables. Ability to create instructions and convey ideas to others using drawings, sketches, orally, and written proposals.
  • ✓Familiar with mechanical principles and how they interact with electrical control systems.
  • ✓Skilled in the use of HMI devices and creating interfaces between the control system of equipment and the employees that will interact with it.
  • ✓Possess the understanding of typical methods used to control manufacturing equipment and be able to apply these principles.
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Pay Range

$79,700.00 - $111,800.00 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.

The primary responsibility of the Electrical Systems and Controls Engineer is to develop, implement, and support technology to improve equipment, processes, and products. This is accomplished by design requirements, specifications, drawings, procure necessary materials and services, coordinate installation and training for systems including new automation solutions. Will provide expertise in programming and designing PLC controls and interfaces for new equipment and processes. Effectively communicate with team members at all levels of the organization to improve our workplace and customer experience.

This position reports to the Sr. Manager of Special Projects and will be based out of our Lonoke, Arkansas office.

What you’ll do

  • •Develop or support of project details for new equipment, major repairs, and machinery upgrades.
  • •Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, and systems for the manufacturing plant.
  • •Direct and help coordinate construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, and codes.
  • •Oversee electrical project efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget.
  • •Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
  • •Confer with engineers, management, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects to develop and trial proof of concept applications.
  • •Plan and implement research methodology and procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
  • •Work on strategic technologies that are scalable and can be implemented at multiple facilities.
  • •Train electrical team members as necessary. This will include troubleshooting equipment failures on production lines to help create solutions.

You might have

  • •Experience with servo, robotics, SCADA, lasers, camera and vision systems along with and other developed technologies.
  • •Hazard analysis, FMEA, machine guarding risk analysis.
  • •Familiar with Asset Center.

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.

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