Staff Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Ashville, OHColumbus, OH
Salary
$144,000–$192,000 / yr
Posted
50 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 906 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Staff Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

The Staff Controls Engineer joins the Automation team to design, commission, and upgrade control systems for high-rate production equipment at an advanced manufacturing facility. The role involves architecting, writing, and debugging Siemens PLC code using Ladder and Structured Text while enforcing internal standards for architectures, regulatory compliance, and safety buyoffs. Key responsibilities include integrating FactoryOS software, performing root cause analysis for automation failures, and tuning servo drives and VFDs. The position requires expertise in ProfiNET, ProfiSAFE, and Ethernet IP protocols, alongside skills in SCADA integration, pneumatic design, and electrical component selection. The engineer will solve technical challenges related to high-volume manufacturing by providing technical direction, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with production stakeholders to ensure long-term reliability and continuous improvement on the production floor.

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.
  • Integrate internal and external FactoryOS software into production lines and automation equipment.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation failures to ensure long-term reliability.
  • Install, configure, and tune servo drives and VFDs.
  • Generate and enforce internal standards for control architectures, regulatory compliance, and safety buyoffs.
  • Mentor junior controls 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 in Siemens PLC programming using Ladder and Structured Text.
  • Proficient in servo drive and VFD configuration, PID tuning, and STO/SS.
  • Strong knowledge of ethernet based communication protocols including ProfiNET, ProfiSAFE, and Ethernet IP.
  • Proficient with electrical component selection, wire sizing, circuit protection, and heat management.
  • Experience integrating with SCADA, OT Networking, and performing Risk Assessments and Controls Safety Design.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.

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