Controls Engineer - Manufacturing Automation & PLCs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous time off

Professional Development reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

A defense technology company is looking for a Controls Engineer in Costa Mesa, California. This role involves designing and managing control systems for manufacturing with a focus on automation and efficiency. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a production environment, strong PLC programming skills, and relevant qualifications in engineering. The salary range is competitive between $129,000 and $171,000 USD, alongside top-tier benefits such as comprehensive healthcare and professional development support.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics

Automation in production

Ethernet communication protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Ignition SCADA

Job description

A defense technology company is looking for a Controls Engineer in Costa Mesa, California. This role involves designing and managing control systems for manufacturing with a focus on automation and efficiency. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a production environment, strong PLC programming skills, and relevant qualifications in engineering. The salary range is competitive between $129,000 and $171,000 USD, alongside top-tier benefits such as comprehensive healthcare and professional development support.