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Initiation Systems (IS) Engineer

Dyno Nobel
Simsbury, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026
Job Brief

Responsible for delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective engineering solutions that enable manufacturing and drive operational excellence.

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in commercial explosives, manufacturing and blasting technology, delivering innovative solutions to the mining, quarry, construction, and seismic industries. With a legacy of safety, performance, and technical excellence, Dyno Nobel is known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in commercial explosives—helping customers optimize operations, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact. Backed by a team of dedicated professionals and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dyno Nobel sets the standard for reliable and responsible blasting manufacturing and services worldwide.

What You’ll Do

As an Initiation Systems (IS) Engineer, you will be r esponsible for delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective engineering solutions that enable manufacturing and drive operational excellence. Duties include:

  • Design mechanical, electrical, and automation manufacturing equipment.
  • Ensure equipment design meets required targets.
  • Responsible for factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT).
  • Direct external vendors to ensure compliance with technical project specifications.
  • Provide technical project direction to supportive crafts, contractors, engineers, technicians, and drafters.
  • Follow Management of Change (MOC) process.
  • Support Wholly-owned and Joint Venture (JV) manufacturing sites.
  • Recommend design concepts and improvements.
  • Resolve technical issues.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechatronics, automation, electrical or mechanical engineering.
  • Strong controls engineering skills considered an asset
  • 8 years relevant industry experience (energetics manufacturing, mining, machine design, automation)
  • Mechanical, automation and controls engineering in hazardous or regulated industrial environments.
  • PLC and HMI / OIT system design, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
  • Vision system design & troubleshooting. Pneumatic system design and troubleshooting.
  • Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives.
  • Change management and documentation control (Management of Change - MOC)
  • Ability to travel within the United States and internationally. (Estimated 25% travel)

What We Offer:

  • 3 weeks vacation accrued over 12 months 12 paid holidays PTO days
  • Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
  • Matching 401K
  • Generous tuition reimbursement program
  • Friendly and supportive coworkers

Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere

Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward

Think Customer. Everyone. Every day

Treat the Business as our Own

Care for the Community & our Environment

Challenge & Improve the Status Quo

Deliver on our Promises

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

*Dyno Nobel does not accept unsolicited agency resumes without prior contract agreements for specified role. Agencies should not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Dyno Nobel employees or any other organization location. Dyno Nobel is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.*

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