Senior SCADA Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Ashville, OH
Salary: $126,000–$167,000 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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.

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TL;DR · Senior SCADA Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

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Senior SCADA Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation joins the Automation team to design, commission, and upgrade control systems for high-rate production equipment at an advanced manufacturing facility. The role involves owning the SCADA layer, including PLC integration through Ignition applications and plant floor visibility. Key responsibilities include architecting and debugging Siemens PLC code in Ladder and Structured Text, integrating FactoryOS software, and building SCADA applications featuring Perspective screens and historian configurations. The candidate will also perform root cause analysis for automation failures, tune servo drives and VFDs, and manage electrical component selection and circuit protection. Required technical skills include proficiency with ProfiNET, ProfiSAFE, and Ethernet IP protocols, as well as experience in pneumatic design and risk assessments. This role addresses the challenge of creating reliable, high-volume manufacturing systems through robust control system architectures and safety designs.

Skills

Siemens PLC Ignition SCADA ProfiNET Ethernet IP ProfiSAFE VFD Servo Drives PID Tuning Structured Text NFPA70E Functional Safety Root Cause Analysis Circuit Protection

What you'll do

Design, commission, and upgrade control systems for high-volume production equipment.
Architect, write, and debug structured Siemens PLC code for manufacturing applications.
Build and maintain SCADA applications in Ignition including tag architecture and Perspective screens.
Integrate FactoryOS software into automation equipment and production lines.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve automation failures.
Install, configure, and tune servo drives and VFDs.
Establish internal standards for control system architectures and safety compliance.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
4+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment.
Expert proficiency in Siemens PLC programming using Ladder and Structured Text.
Proficiency in servo drive and VFD configuration, PID tuning, and ethernet-based communication protocols.
Experience developing SCADA applications in Ignition including Perspective, tag architecture, and historian.
Proficiency in electrical component selection, wire sizing, circuit protection, heat management, and pneumatic design.
Knowledge of Risk Assessments, Controls Safety Design, and NFPA70e electrical safety practices.
Active U.S. Government SECRET security clearance and must be a U.S. Person for export control access.
6+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment (preferred).
Experience with control panel layout, cable routing, and electrical troubleshooting up to 600VAC (preferred).
TUV FS Engineer certification (Functional Safety of Machinery) (preferred).
Active U.S. Government TOP SECRET security clearance (preferred).

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