Senior Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation
Anduril Industries
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This role pays less than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $138,918–$197,562 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $133k versus about $168k for comparable roles.
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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.
Anduril Industries currently has 906 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $166,000–$220,000 across 860 roles with salary data.
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The Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation joins the Automation team to design, commission, and upgrade control systems for production equipment at an advanced manufacturing facility. This role involves writing and debugging Siemens PLC code using Ladder and Structured Text to support high-volume manufacturing applications. Key responsibilities include installing and tuning servo drives and VFDs, performing root cause analysis for automation failures, and integrating FactoryOS software into production lines. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in ethernet-based communication protocols like ProfiNET and ProfiSAFE, as well as SCADA and OT Networking. The position requires expertise in electrical component selection, pneumatic concepts, and risk assessments. The work focuses on creating automated equipment for high-rate production, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining safety standards within a complex manufacturing environment.
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