Controls Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer, Manufacturing AutomationCosta Mesa, California, United StatesAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.About The TeamAnduril's Manufacturing Automation team is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to join our team. The Manufacturing Automation team is responsible for the design, integration, and deployment of automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to help define what production automation looks like for Anduril at a national scale.What You'll DoDesign, develop, and manage controls systems for manufacturing – this includes initial factory ideation, machine commissioning, proof of rate capability, and eventual hand-off to sustainment teamsArchitect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applicationsGenerate and enforce internal standards for control systems architectures, regulatory compliance, and safety buyoffsIntegrate internal and external FactoryOS software into automation equipment and production linesLead root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation failures, ensuring rapid resolution and long-term reliabilityInstall, configure, and tune servo drives / VFDsPartner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiativesRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar8+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environmentStrong in PLC programming on both Rockwell & Siemens platformsProficient in Ignition SCADA developmentProficient in servo drive and VFD configuration, PID tuning, STO/SS, etcStrong knowledge of ethernet based communication protocolsExperience integrating with MES and QMSMust be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilitiesPreferred Qualifications10+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environmentExperience with control panel layout, electrical component selection, and cable routingFamiliar with CAD packages including Solidworks, NX, CATIA, and AutoCADTUV FS Engineer certification (Functional Safety of Machinery)US Salary Range$146,000 - $194,000 USDThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. 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