Winchester – Electrical Engineer Specialist

Olin Winchester, LLC (“Winchester”), considered one of the world’s leading ammunition manufacturers, is seeking an Electrical Engineer Specialist . This position will be located at the East Alton, IL facility. 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.

Essential Functions*:

• Utilize standard electrical troubleshooting techniques to aid maintenance with breakdowns.
• Read, interpret, design and troubleshoot electrical schematics.
• Modify multiple vision systems for daily upkeep.
• Utilize programmable logic control (PLC) software to gain in-depth understanding of the various processes encountered throughout the plant.
• Determine which approach is most feasible toward the redesign of a particular piece of equipment.
• Assist area engineers in the installation, debug/start-up of new or modified existing equipment and facilities.
• Work closely with outside vendors for purchased items to support programs.

Position Requirements*:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2-year trade school with emphasis on industrial control technology. In lieu of 2-year trade school, military electrical experience or extensive background in software development will be considered.
• Minimum 1-year relevant manufacturing experience preferred..
• Ability to work overtime, as needed.
• 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.
• 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.

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
• Fertility Benefits (lifetime maximum $25,000)
• 401(k) with an employer match and Olin retirement contribution account
• Vacation
• Volunteer Paid Time Off Program
• Short term incentive program participation
• Alternate work schedules (location/role specific)
• 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.
• Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship to applicants not authorized to work in the US.

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.