Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril Industries; Ashville (OH); On-site; USD 111,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, commission, and upgrade control systems for high-rate production at Arsenal-1 in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on Siemens PLC programming, servo drives, and integrating FactoryOS software with automation equipment.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to reduce downtime and drive continuous improvement, with a preference for candidates with SCADA experience and a U.S. Government SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a engineering field is required.
• 2+ years of controls and automation experience in a production environment.
• Proficient in Siemens PLC programming (Ladder and Structured Text).
• Experience configuring servo drives and VFDs; PID tuning; STO/SS.
• Strong knowledge of ethernet-based protocols (ProfiNET, ProfiSAFE, Ethernet/IP).
• Experience with SCADA and OT networking integration.
• Experience with risk assessments and controls safety design.
• Familiar with NFPA70e electrical safety practices.
• Active U.S. Government SECRET security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to export-controlled information requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, commission, and upgrade control systems for production equipment.
• Write and debug Siemens PLC code with an emphasis on maintainable, high-volume manufacturing.
• Follow internal standards for control architectures, regulatory compliance, and safety buyoffs.
• Integrate FactoryOS/ internal software into automation equipment and lines.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation failures.
• Install, configure, and tune servo drives / VFDs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues and drive improvements.

Skills

Siemens PLC programming

Servo drive & VFD config

Ethernet/IP/ProfiNET

Electrical cabinet design basics

SCADA/OT networking

Risk assessments & safety design

Pneumatic concepts

NFPA70e safety practices

Active SECRET clearance

Export control compliance (US Person)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Job description

Anduril 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 Team

Anduril's Automation team is seeking a Controls Engineer to join our team. The Automation team is designing and commissioning automated equipment for high rate production at Arsenal-1, our advanced manufacturing facility in Columbus, OH. In this role, you will design, commission, and upgrade control systems for production equipment.

What You'll Do

• Design, commission, and upgrade control systems for production equipment
• Write and debug Siemens PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications
• Follow internal standards for control systems architectures, regulatory compliance, and safety buyoffs
• Integrate internal and external FactoryOS software into automation equipment and production lines
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation failures, ensuring rapid resolution and long-term reliability
• Install, configure, and tune servo drives / VFDs
• Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• 2+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment
• Proficient in Siemens PLC programming (Ladder and Structured Text)
• Proficient in servo drive and VFD configuration, PID tuning, STO/SS, etc.
• Strong knowledge of ethernet based communication protocols (ProfiNET, ProfiSAFE, Ethernet IP.)
• Proficient with electrical component selection and a solid foundation of wire sizing, circuit protection, and heat management in control cabinets.
• Experience integrating with SCADA and OT Networking
• Experience with performing Risk Assessments and Controls Safety Design
• Proficient with pneumatic concepts and design
• Familiar with NFPA70e electrical safety practices
• Active U.S. Government SECRET security clearance
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment
• Experience with control panel layout, electrical component selection, and cable routing
• Electrical troubleshooting up to 600VAC.
• Experience with SCADA platforms such as Ignition, including Perspective and tag historian configuration
• Active U.S. Government TOP SECRET security clearance

US Salary Range

$111,000-147,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.