Senior Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to join the Automation team in Columbus, OH, overseeing control system design, commissioning, and upgrades for advanced production equipment at Arsenal-1.

You will develop Siemens PLC code, enforce standards, and integrate FactoryOS with automation lines while leading root-cause analyses and cross-functional collaboration on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering is required.
• 4+ years of controls and automation experience in production.
• Siemens PLC programming, Ladder and Structured Text, is a must.
• Servo drive and VFD configuration with PID tuning and safety features.
• Strong knowledge of ProfiNET, ProfiSAFE, Ethernet/IP communication.
• Electrical component selection, 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, commission, and upgrade control systems for production equipment.
• Architect, write, and debug Siemens PLC code with a focus on maintainability for high-volume manufacturing.
• Enforce internal standards for control architectures, regulatory compliance, and safety buyoffs.
• Integrate FactoryOS software into automation equipment and production lines.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation failures.
• Install, configure, and tune servo drives and VFDs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and drive improvements.
• Interact with production and manufacturing stakeholders on the shop floor.

Skills

controls & automation

Siemens PLC programming

servo drive & VFD configuration

ethernet protocols

electrical cabinet design

SCADA/OT networking

risk assessments & safety design

pneumatic concepts

NFPA70e safety

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics/Computer Science/ME/EE

Tools

SCADA platforms (Ignition)

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

About The Team

Anduril's Automation team is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to join our team. The Automation team is designing and commissioning automated equipment for high rate production at Arsenal-1, our advanced manufacturing facility in Columbus, OH. In this role, you will design, commission, and upgrade control systems for production equipment.

What You'll Do

• Design, commission, and upgrade control systems for production equipment
• Architect, write, and debug Siemens PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications
• 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
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, which requires regular interaction with production and manufacturing stakeholders and frequently working directly on the production floor

Required 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 a solid foundation of wire sizing, circuit protection, and heat management in control cabinets.
• Experience integrating with SCADA and OT Networking
• Experience with performing Risk Assessments and Controls Safety Design
• Proficient with pneumatic concepts and design
• Familiar with NFPA70e electrical safety practices
• U.S. citizenship is required pursuant to contractual obligations

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment
• Experience with control panel layout, electrical component selection, and cable routing
• Electrical troubleshooting up to 600VAC.
• Experience with SCADA platforms such as Ignition, including Perspective and tag historian configuration
• TUV FS Engineer certification (Functional Safety of Machinery)
• Active U.S. Government TOP SECRET security clearance

US Salary Range

$126,000-$167,000 USD

Benefits

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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