Senior Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $147,000–$196,000 / yr
Posted: 50 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Anduril Industries

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.

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TL;DR · Senior Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

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The Senior Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation joins the Manufacturing Automation team to design, integrate, and deploy automated manufacturing systems across factories. This role involves managing controls systems from initial factory ideation through commissioning and hand-off to sustainment teams. Key responsibilities include architecting and debugging PLC logic using object-oriented programs, generating internal standards for regulatory compliance and safety, and designing functional HMIs and SCADA screens. The candidate will utilize Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms, Ignition by Inductive Automation, and electrical design CAD software like AutoCAD Elec or Eplan. Technical requirements include proficiency in servo drive and VFD configuration, PID tuning, and knowledge of NFPA and UL standards. The work focuses on integrating internal and external software into production lines to solve high-volume manufacturing automation challenges.

Skills

PLC Programming Ignition SCADA Allen Bradley Siemens AutoCAD Elec Eplan Servo Drive VFD PID Tuning MES QMS IT/OT NFPA70 NFPA70E NFPA79 UL508A Robotics

What you'll do

Design, develop, and manage controls systems for manufacturing from initial ideation through commissioning and hand-off.
Architect, write, and debug object-oriented PLC logic for high-volume manufacturing applications.
Generate and enforce internal standards for control system architectures, regulatory compliance, and safety buyoffs.
Integrate internal and external manufacturing software into production lines and automation equipment.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve automation failures and ensure long-term reliability.
Design functional HMI and SCADA screens using Ignition by Inductive Automation.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce production downtime.

What we're looking for

Must be a U.S. Person due to access to export-controlled information or facilities.
Must be eligible for a U.S. security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent with relevant experience.
6+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment.
Strong proficiency in PLC programming on both Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms.
Proficient in electrical design CAD software (AutoCAD Elec, Eplan) and Ignition SCADA development.
Proficient in servo drive and VFD configuration, PID tuning, STO/SS, and knowledge of IT/OT systems.
Knowledge of NFPA70, NFPA70E, NFPA79, UL508A, and experience integrating with MES and QMS.
UL508A MTR Certification (preferred).
Ignition Gold Certification (preferred).
TUV FS Engineer Certification (preferred).

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