Senior Controls Engineer, Manufacturing

RiverPark Ventures; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dandy is seeking a world class Senior Controls Engineer to lead software development for our next‑generation Special Purpose Machines (SPM) for manufacturing custom‑made prosthetics. This role will be a key member of the EPD Manufacturing team, driving the development and integration of new machines and processes needed to power Dandy’s rapid growth.

This role will require heavy travel (50%) to our Indianapolis + Provo locations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience in a high-growth environment.
• Substantial manufacturing software experience, esp. SCADA Ignition and PLC programming.
• Working knowledge of DevOps and full‑stack development.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the SCADA layer of the machines and be the technical contact for the control architecture.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and 3rd‑party integrators to scale machines from POC to high volume production.
• Define and lead a standardized platform for testing, observability, releases, and related processes.
• Perform hands‑on work with production equipment from commissioning to mass production and ramp.
• Collaborate with a broad range of technical teams across the company.

Skills

SCADA Ignition

PLC programming

DevOps

Full-stack

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Dandy is transforming the massive and antiquated dental industry—an industry worth over $400B. Backed by some of the world’s leading venture capital firms, we’re on an ambitious mission to simplify and modernize every function of the dental practice through technology. As we expand our reach globally, Dandy is building the operating system for dental offices around the world—empowering clinicians and their teams with technology, innovation, and world‑class support to achieve more for their practices, their people, and their patients.

About the Role

Dandy is looking for a world class Senior Controls Engineer to lead software development for our next‑generation Special Purpose Machines (SPM) for manufacturing custom‑made prosthetics. This role will be a key member of the EPD Manufacturing team, driving the development and integration of new machines and processes needed to power Dandy’s rapid growth.

This role will require heavy travel (50%) to our Indianapolis + Provo locations.

What You’ll Do

• Act as overall owner for the SCADA layer of Dandy’s machines, as well as technical point of contact both internally and externally for Dandy’s communication and control architecture.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and 3rd‑party integrators to build and ramp machines from initial POC to high volume production.
• Define and lead implementation of a standardized platform for all of Dandy’s machine software that supports testing, observability, release, and more.
• Perform hands‑on work with full‑scale production equipment, from initial commissioning to mass production and ramp.
• Collaborate with broad range of technical expertise throughout the company.

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, preferably in a high growth startup.
• Substantial experience in manufacturing software, including SCADA (ideally, Ignition) and PLC programming.
• Working knowledge of dev‑ops and full‑stack development.
• Self‑motivated and self‑managing, with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Why Apply?

• We move fast. Have the ability to see your projects go from initial concept to implementation at scale in weeks not years
• Redefine an industry: be on the forefront of new technologies, materials, and equipment that define future state of the dental industry

Req ID: J-999

For full‑time positions, Dandy offers a wide range of best‑in‑class, comprehensive, and inclusive benefits tailored to each country where we operate. Our local benefits packages typically include healthcare, dental, mental health support, parental planning resources, retirement savings options, and generous paid time off—ensuring our team members are supported no matter where they live and work.

Dandy is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity to win as one. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Dandy also fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are dedicated to embracing challenges and creating an accessible, inclusive workplace for all individuals. If you require any accommodations for your interview or have any questions beforehand, rest assured that we will do everything we can to meet your needs. Visit Dandy Careers for more!

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