Controls Engineer: Advanced Manufacturing Automation

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Income protection and disability insurance

Generous PTO and wellness leave

Professional development reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Costa Mesa is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and manage manufacturing automation systems. This role involves developing and debugging PLC code, leading failure analysis efforts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 2 years of experience in controls and automation. The position offers a competitive salary and top-tier healthcare benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in automation in a production environment.
• Strong PLC programming skills, either Rockwell or Siemens.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and manage manufacturing controls systems.
• Architect and debug PLC code for high-volume manufacturing.
• Lead root cause analysis for automation failures.

Skills

PLC programming

Ethernet based communication protocols

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics or Engineering

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

Ignition SCADA

Solidworks

AutoCAD

Job description

A leading defense technology company in Costa Mesa is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and manage manufacturing automation systems. This role involves developing and debugging PLC code, leading failure analysis efforts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 2 years of experience in controls and automation. The position offers a competitive salary and top-tier healthcare benefits.