Controls Engineer

About Day and Zimmermann At our Day & Zimmermann Munitions Plants, we know the stakes and We do what we say! ® We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, some of our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, components, to special projects and beyond. With more than 120 years of experience behind us, it’s no surprise that our teams consistently exceed expectations! Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world!  https://dayzim.com Summary: Join Day & Zimmermann as a Controls Engineer at our Texarkana munitions site. This role involves designing, developing, and refining advanced electronic control systems, including PLCs and automated machinery, to enhance manufacturing efficiency and reliability. This role requires a strong foundation in Electrical Engineering principles and extensive experience managing large-scale projects. As a key contributor in our Engineering Department, you'll play a vital role in driving automation improvements, reducing downtime, and supporting production excellence in a dynamic, mission-critical environment. Responsibilities: Lead and manage large-scale control system projects from concept through implementation, ensuring they meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements. Develop innovative solutions to optimize the utilization of existing automated equipment and tools, driving increased throughput and operational efficiency. Identify and troubleshoot production and equipment issues proactively to minimize downtime. Supervise, coordinate, and direct the activities of maintenance personnel and outsourced service providers, ensuring high standards of safety and quality are maintained. Collaborate closely with process owners to design and maintain user-centric control systems that boost production line uptime, improve product yield, and decrease scrap rates through automation advancements.  Design, program, and troubleshoot complex control equipment with a focus on reliability and repairability. Document technical solutions comprehensively and provide expert support for control systems across the manufacturing site. Additional responsibilities include staying updated on industry best practices and emerging automation technologies to keep the organization's systems at the forefront of efficiency and safety. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to interpret and analyze technical documents such as safety protocols, maintenance manuals, operational procedures, and detailed electrical diagrams. Skilled in drafting clear, concise technical correspondence. Experience integrating and interfacing various automation systems, including PLC programming and SCADA platforms, to create seamless operational workflows. Demonstrated aptitude…