Controls Engineer: Rocket Motor Automation

Mosaic.tech; Mississippi; On-site; USD 100,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Mississippi is seeking a Controls Engineer III to design, commission, and upgrade control systems for Solid Rocket Motor production equipment at our McHenry plant. You will implement Siemens PLC programming, tune servo drives, and integrate FactoryOS software while partnering with cross-functional teams to improve reliability and reduce downtime.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in engineering and 2+ years in controls; US person required for access to export controlled

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• 2+ years of controls and automation experience in a production environment.
• Proficient in Siemens PLC programming (Ladder and Structured Text).
• Proficient in servo drive and VFD configuration, PID tuning, STO/SS.
• Strong knowledge of ethernet based communication protocols (ProfiNET, ProfiSAFE, Ethernet IP).
• Proficient with electrical component selection and 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
• Familiar with NFPA70e electrical safety practices
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Responsibilities

• Design, commission, and upgrade control systems for Solid Rocket Motor production equipment
• Write and debug Siemens PLC code with an emphasis on organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code for high-volume manufacturing
• 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

Skills

PLC programming

PID tuning

SCADA/OT networking

Electrical wiring

Risk assessments

Education

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

Tools

Siemens PLC

Ignition SCADA

ProfiNET

Job description

Anduril Industries in Mississippi is seeking a Controls Engineer III to design, commission, and upgrade control systems for Solid Rocket Motor production equipment at our McHenry plant. You will implement Siemens PLC programming, tune servo drives, and integrate FactoryOS software while partnering with cross-functional teams to improve reliability and reduce downtime.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in engineering and 2+ years in controls; US person required for access to export controlled