Senior Controls Engineer: High-Rate Automation & PLCs

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

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to design, commission, and upgrade control systems for production equipment at Arsenal‑1 in Columbus, OH. You will architect Siemens PLC code and integrate FactoryOS software for high-volume manufacturing.

You’ll lead root-cause analysis, tune servo drives, and partner with cross‑functional teams to reduce downtime and improve reliability. A BS in a related field and 4+ years of experience are required, with US SECRET clearance preferred.

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.
• Experience with Risk Assessments and Controls Safety Design.
• Proficient with pneumatic concepts and design.
• Familiar with NFPA70e electrical safety practices.
• Active U.S. Government SECRET security clearance.
• 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 production equipment.
• Architect, write, and debug Siemens PLC code with emphasis on organized, structured, maintainable, reusable 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 programming

Servo drive / VFD configuration

Ethernet/IP / ProfiNET / ProfiSAFE

SCADA & OT Networking

Risk Assessments & Safety Design

Pneumatic concepts

Education

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

Job description

Anduril Industries seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to design, commission, and upgrade control systems for production equipment at Arsenal‑1 in Columbus, OH. You will architect Siemens PLC code and integrate FactoryOS software for high-volume manufacturing.

You’ll lead root-cause analysis, tune servo drives, and partner with cross‑functional teams to reduce downtime and improve reliability. A BS in a related field and 4+ years of experience are required, with US SECRET clearance preferred.