Senior Controls Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing Automation

Anduril-1; Ashville (OH); On-site; USD 126,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer for manufacturing automation at Arsenal-1 in Columbus, OH. You will design, commission, and upgrade control systems for high-rate production equipment and lead improvements across the automation stack.

The role requires a strong background in Siemens PLCs, servo/VFD tuning, OT networking, and NFPA70e practices, with active U.S. government security clearance. Join a team delivering advanced defense manufacturing capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment.
• Expert 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 wire sizing, circuit protection, and heat management in control cabinets.
• Experience integrating with SCADA and OT Networking.

Responsibilities

• Design, commission, and upgrade control systems for production equipment.
• Architect, write, and debug Siemens PLC code with an emphasis on reusable, maintainable code for high-volume manufacturing.
• Generate and enforce 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

Siemens PLC

Servo tuning

OT Networking

Electrical design

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics/CS/ME/EE

Tools

SCADA Ignition

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer for manufacturing automation at Arsenal-1 in Columbus, OH. You will design, commission, and upgrade control systems for high-rate production equipment and lead improvements across the automation stack.

The role requires a strong background in Siemens PLCs, servo/VFD tuning, OT networking, and NFPA70e practices, with active U.S. government security clearance. Join a team delivering advanced defense manufacturing capabilities.