Senior SCADA 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
4 days ago
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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 1745 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior SCADA Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

As a Senior SCADA Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation, you will join the Manufacturing Automation team to design, integrate, and deploy automated manufacturing systems across factories. You will be responsible for architecting organized, maintainable SCADA applications, designing functional HMIs using Ignition by Inductive Automation, and establishing internal standards for SCADA systems. Your daily work involves integrating manufacturing software into production lines, leading root cause analysis for automation failures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to reduce downtime. The role requires expertise in Ignition, Python, HTML, and PLC base control systems, alongside proficiency in protocols such as Rest API, MQTT, AMQP, OPC UA, Modbus, and BACnet. You will solve complex production automation challenges by ensuring high-volume manufacturing reliability through robust software integration and infrastructure management within a specialized industrial manufacturing environment.

What you'll do

  • Design functional HMIs and SCADA screens using Ignition by Inductive Automation.
  • Architect organized, documented, and reusable SCADA applications for high-volume manufacturing.
  • Establish and enforce internal standards for all SCADA systems.
  • Integrate internal and external manufacturing software into automation equipment and production lines.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve automation failures quickly.
  • Troubleshoot SCADA issues with cross-functional teams to reduce downtime and improve processes.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. Person due to export controlled information requirements.
  • Must be eligible for a U.S. security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent with relevant experience.
  • 6+ years of experience in SCADA and MES applications.
  • Proficiency in Ignition by Inductive Automation and Ignition Gold Certification.
  • Strong understanding of protocols including Rest API, MQTT, AMQP, OPC UA, Modbus, and BACnet.
  • Knowledge of PLC base control systems and proficiency in Python and HTML.
  • Understanding of AWS infrastructure, network hardening protocols, and CCNA certification (preferred).

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