Senior Controls Engineer, Manufacturing

Dandy; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dandy is transforming the dental industry with next-generation SPMs. We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead software development, own the SCADA layer, and drive machine integration to scale production.

This role requires heavy travel to Indianapolis and Provo locations as part of our Manufacturing team. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in software engineering, substantial manufacturing software experience (SCADA/Ignition and PLC programming), and strong DevOps/full‑stack skills, with

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• Manufacturing software experience, 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 Dandy's machines and serve as technical POC.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and integrators to ramp machines to production.
• Define and lead a standardized machine software platform.
• Perform hands‑on work from commissioning to mass production.
• Collaborate with a broad range of technical teams across the company.

Skills

Software engineering

SCADA

PLC programming

DevOps

Full-stack development

Tools

Ignition SCADA

PLC programming tools

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.

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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