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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Tactical Controls Manufacturing Engineer - **Company:** Intralox - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Salary:** $75,300.0 - $192,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3d Models, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Configuration Management, Computer Literacy, Datasheets, Desktop Computing, Microsoft Office, Windchill, Oracle Erp, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/AA9681736366491BBD02052B122138FE/job/ ## About the Role * Accredited B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering. * Experience working with controls systems for modular plastic belting. * Experience working in a manufacturing environment. * Experience with Allen-Bradley products. * Previous experience with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical. * Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude with a willingness to both design and perform work in the shop. * Ability to understand and work from electrical schematics and mechanical drawings. * Knowledge of commonly used controls engineering concepts, practices, and procedures. * Ability to understand manufacturer data sheets and apply them in practice. * Ability to configure PLC's, HMI's, computers, networks, cameras, and variable frequency drives which are used to control sorters, conveyors, and other related equipment. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * A self-managed individual who is a team player. * Located in Maryland and work primarily at production facility * Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling and 2D drawing. * An understanding of mechanical and electrical product manufacturing and fabrication processes. * Computer proficiency in MS office. * Travel required (5%) for equipment installation, start-up or troubleshooting, and various training opportunities. * Able and willing to work with tools in an industrial environment. Desired Qualifications: * Experience working with systems being used for the US Postal Service. * Experience with design for manufacturing, inventory management, lean practices, and manufacturing methodologies. * Experience in Configuration Management and Electro-mechanical design. * Experience with Oracle ERP software, Windchill PLM, Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD. ## Description * Develops manufacturing processes for controls products, such as machine control panels, by studying requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors. * Works full time on the assembly floor to: * Maintain and improve manufacturing automation and testing equipment. * Assist in training and troubleshooting operators on controls related assemblies. * Improve controls assembly processes * Improves product design by using a variety of Design for Manufacturing techniques. * Collaborate with design engineers and manufacturing operations to develop lean processes for controls assembly and testing. * Employs Configuration Management (CM) principles to engineering documentation related to product release for manufacturing. * Identifies cost savings opportunities through production process improvements. * Acts as designated manufacturing engineer on product launch teams. * Help develop & maintain production process documentation. * Champion of lean practices and the Toyota Production System. * Collaborate and coordinate with various team members including but not limited to Controls Engineers, Programmers, Project Managers, Assembly technicians, IT, and Warehouse personnel. ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [TresJS a new declarative ThreeJS as Vue components](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/543-tresjs-a-new-declarative-threejs-as-vue-components) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Cross platform Augmented Reality development with React Native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/160-cross-platform-augmented-reality-development-with-react-native) - [Debugging Machine Learning Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/71-debugging-machine-learning-code) ## Related Articles - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges)