Olin Corporation

Olin Winchester, LLC (“Winchester”), considered one of the world’s leading ammunition manufacturers, is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer in Oxford, Mississippi. As an Electrical Controls Engineer for Winchester, you will be fully immersed in the exciting world of the ammunition industry helping the plant to achieve its business objectives through application of support and solutions related to Electrical and Controls Engineering. The primary focus includes asset utilization and reliability improvements, compliance initiatives, troubleshooting support, capital and maintenance projects, network component support, and more. 

With a reputation steeped in tradition, we have earned the moniker, ‘The American Legend’ by delivering on our commitment to excellence in everything we do – including staffing our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with diverse, energetic employees. Read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity and join our quest for the best. 

Electrical Controls Engineer Essential Functions*: 

• Design, install, and commission electrical control systems for new and existing industrial automation equipment.
• Perform programming (create new and modify existing) of control devices including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Servos, and Machine Vision Inspection.
• Assist maintenance in all aspects of electrical troubleshooting – PLC’s, ladder logic programming, AC and DC circuits, electrical sensors and switches, motor controls and servo controllers, and safety circuits.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, performance, and cost.
• Develop, manage, and support capital projects.
• Direct and coordinate internal personnel and external vendors on project work including system installation, configuration, design, and development of new equipment and equipment improvements.

Electrical Controls Engineer Position Requirements*: 

• Must meet one of the following requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree** in Electrical Engineering or related field; must be completed by August 2024.
• Bachelor's Degree** in Engineering Technology PLUS 2+ years electrical control design and programming for industrial automation equipment
• Travel as required for training or other support activities.
• Recent co-op or intern experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Recent related experience designing, programming, and supporting electrical control systems for industrial automation equipment preferred.
• Proven PLC Programming experience – Omron and Allen Bradley PLC with networking (Ethernet, EtherCAT, etc) experience, preferred. PLC background requires writing, debugging, developing, and troubleshooting PLC’s.
• Understanding of applicable industry codes & standards i.e. ANSI B11, NFPA 70, 70E, 79, preferred.
• Proficiency in script-based programming and network components – experience with Windows and server environment, virtual machines, and SQL databases, preferred. 
• This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls if required. 
• This position requires successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. 

What’s in it for you? 

Many of our employees have been with us for decades. We constantly strive, however, to bring new people with new points of view into the company. Your career is important to us, and we work with you to create development plans that help you achieve your career goals. 

Our employees enjoy the following employment enhancements and more: 

• Paid maternity/paternity leave 
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance effective Day 1 
• 401(k) with an employer match and Olin retirement contribution account 
• Volunteer Paid Time Off Program 
• Short term incentive program participation 
• Alternate work schedules (location/role specific) 
• Diverse Employee Networks 
• Employee Ammunition Purchase Program 

Why Winchester? 

Winchester is one of three proud business units of Olin Corporation. Olin began in 1892 and has steadily grown to become an industry leader in both ammunition and chemicals manufacturing. Winchester, Olin Chlor Alkali Products & Vinyls and Olin Epoxy employ approximately 8,000 professionals in more than 20 countries with customers in nearly 100 countries around the globe. 

• This list is not intended to be all inclusive. 
• Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university. 

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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Olin is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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