Senior Automation Controls Engineer – Maritime

Anduril Industries; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Sr. Automation Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement advanced control systems for automated manufacturing equipment and processes.

The right candidate will have extensive PLC programming experience and strong HMI development skills to optimize production and enable next‑generation capabilities. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams across MES, SCADA, and data platforms, support commissioning of new lines, and stay current with industrial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience programming PLCs and developing control systems for manufacturing applications.
• Demonstrated expertise with major PLC platforms (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, etc.) and associated programming software.
• Experience with HMI development and implementation.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.).
• Experience integrating various manufacturing equipment into cohesive automated systems.
• Ability to read and develop electrical schematics and control system documentation.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC‑based control systems for automated manufacturing equipment, robotic cells, and integrated production lines.
• Write, test, and debug PLC programs for various platforms (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, etc.) to control manufacturing processes.
• Develop intuitive HMI interfaces that optimize operator efficiency and provide real‑time process visibility.
• Create documentation for control systems, including electrical schematics, control narratives, and operator instructions.
• Integrate manufacturing equipment with higher‑level systems, including MES, SCADA, and data collection platforms.
• Implement data acquisition systems that capture process parameters for analysis and continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing control systems to improve reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop control requirements for new manufacturing processes.
• Support commissioning and startup of new automated equipment, including debugging and optimization.
• Implement industry best practices for control system security, reliability, and maintainability.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in industrial automation and control systems.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial protocols

Electrical schematics reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Sr. Automation Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement advanced control systems for automated manufacturing equipment and processes.

The right candidate will have extensive PLC programming experience and strong HMI development skills to optimize production and enable next‑generation capabilities. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams across MES, SCADA, and data platforms, support commissioning of new lines, and stay current with industrial