Staff Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Ashville, OH
Salary: $143,000–$191,000 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
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 · Staff Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

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Staff Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation joins the Automation team to design, commission, and upgrade control systems for production equipment at an advanced manufacturing facility. The role involves architecting, writing, and debugging Siemens PLC code using Ladder and Structured Text while establishing internal standards for architecture, regulatory compliance, and safety buyoffs. Key responsibilities include integrating FactoryOS software into production lines, performing root cause analysis for automation failures, installing and tuning servo drives and VFDs, and mentoring junior engineers. Required technical skills include proficiency in ProfiNET, ProfiSAFE, and Ethernet IP protocols, as well as experience with SCADA systems, pneumatic design, and NFPA70e electrical safety practices. The position focuses on solving high-volume manufacturing challenges by ensuring equipment reliability and performance through advanced automation engineering within a defense technology production environment.

Skills

Siemens PLC Structured Text Servo Drives VFDs PID Tuning ProfiNET ProfiSAFE Ethernet IP SCADA Ignition OT Networking NFPA70E Functional Safety Control Systems

What you'll do

Design, commission, and upgrade control systems for high-volume manufacturing production equipment.
Architect, write, and debug structured Siemens PLC code for industrial applications.
Establish and enforce internal standards for control architectures, safety buyoffs, and regulatory compliance.
Integrate FactoryOS software into automation equipment and production lines.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve automation failures and ensure reliability.
Install, configure, and tune servo drives and VFDs.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical direction on integrator-delivered work.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
8+ 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.
Proficiency in electrical component selection, wire sizing, circuit protection, heat management, and pneumatic design.
Experience with SCADA/OT networking, Risk Assessments, Controls Safety Design, and NFPA70e practices.
Active U.S. Government SECRET security clearance.
Must be a U.S. Person due to export control requirements.
12+ years of experience in controls and automation (preferred).
Experience with SCADA platforms like Ignition, TUV FS Engineer certification, or mentoring engineers (preferred).

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