Senior Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
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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.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

The Senior Controls Engineer role at Anduril’s Manufacturing Automation team involves designing and developing controls systems for manufacturing, including initial factory ideation, machine commissioning, and proof of rate capability. This position requires architecting and debugging PLC code on Rockwell and Siemens platforms, generating SCADA development with Ignition, and configuring servo drives/VFDs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar, along with 8+ years of experience in controls and automation in production environments. Strong knowledge of PLC programming, ethernet-based communication protocols, and proficiency in CAD packages like Solidworks is preferred for this high-volume manufacturing application focused on regulatory compliance and safety standards.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop controls systems for manufacturing processes.
  • Write, debug, and maintain PLC code on Rockwell and Siemens platforms.
  • Generate and enforce internal standards for control system architectures.
  • Install, configure, and tune servo drives and VFDs in production environments.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and safety buyoffs for all control systems.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar field.
  • 8+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment.
  • Strong proficiency in PLC programming on Rockwell & Siemens platforms.
  • Proficient in Ignition SCADA development and servo drive/VFD configuration.
  • Knowledge of ethernet-based communication protocols and safety standards (STO/SS).

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