Controls Engineer, Smart Manufacturing Automation

Anduril-1; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks a Sustaining Controls Engineer to advance automated manufacturing systems across our facilities. You will debug PLC logic, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and help integrate manufacturing software with automation equipment.

Responsibilities include leading root-cause analyses, designing HMIs/SCADA screens in Ignition, and working with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and improve reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent and relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment.
• Strong in Allen Bradly PLC programming.
• 24v, 120v and 480v electrical troubleshooting.
• Must be able to read, interpret and modify electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical.

Responsibilities

• Debug PLC logic with an emphasis on keeping production running; drive continuous improvement of standards.
• Enforce internal standards for control systems architectures, regulatory compliance, and safety buyoffs.
• Integrate internal and external manufacturing software into automation equipment and production lines.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation failures, ensuring rapid resolution and long-term reliability.
• Design functional HMIs/SCADA screens using Ignition by Inductive Automation in line with branding standards.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues and reduce downtime.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading electrical drawings

Education

Bachelors in Robotics or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Ignition by Inductive Automation

Job description

Anduril Industries seeks a Sustaining Controls Engineer to advance automated manufacturing systems across our facilities. You will debug PLC logic, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and help integrate manufacturing software with automation equipment.

Responsibilities include leading root-cause analyses, designing HMIs/SCADA screens in Ignition, and working with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and improve reliability.