Senior Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design, develop, and deploy automated manufacturing controls. You will architect PLC logic for high-volume production, implement HMIs/SCADA in Ignition, and define standards for safety, compliance, and reliability.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, troubleshoot equipment, and lead root-cause analyses while supporting off-shift work as needed. A U.S.

Qualifications

• US Person with security clearance eligibility is required.
• Degree in robotics, computer science, mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 6+ years in controls and automation within production environments.
• Strong PLC programming on Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards and UL508A; proficient CAD tools.
• Ignition SCADA development and IT/OT systems expertise.
• Experience integrating MES and QMS; capable of RCA and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document and manage controls systems for manufacturing, from ideation to sustainment.
• Architect and debug PLC logic in structured, reusable code for high-volume production.
• Set internal standards for control architectures, safety buyoffs and regulatory compliance.
• Integrate manufacturing software with automation equipment and lines.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation failures.
• Design HMIs/SCADA screens using Ignition per branding standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce downtime and drive improvements.
• Willingness to work off shift or irregular hours.

Skills

US Person / security clearance

PLC programming

IT/OT systems knowledge

Root cause analysis

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD Elec

Eplan

Ignition SCADA

Servo drive / VFD configuration

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 Manufacturing Automation team is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to join our team. The Manufacturing Automation team is responsible for the design, integration, and deployment of automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to help define what production automation looks like for Anduril at a national scale.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, document and manage controls systems for manufacturing – this includes initial factory ideation, commissioning, FAT/SAT and hand-off to sustainment teams
• Architect, write, and debug PLC logic with an emphasis on object oriented programs that are 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 manufacturing software into automation equipment and production lines
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation failures, ensuring rapid resolution and long-term reliability
• Design functional HMIs/SCADA screens, that are in line with Anduril internal branding standards using Ignition by Inductive Automation
• Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Must be willing to work off shift or irregular hours

Required Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
• Must be US security clearance eligible
• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent and relevant experience
• 6+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment
• Strong in PLC programming on both Allen Bradley & Siemens platforms
• Knowledge of NFPA70, NFPA70E, NFPA79 and UL508A
• Proficient with electrical design CAD software (AutoCAD Elec, Eplan)
• Proficient in Ignition SCADA development
• Proficient in servo drive and VFD configuration, PID tuning, STO/SS, etc
• Knowledge of IT/OT systems and delineation
• Experience integrating with MES and QMS

Preferred Qualifications

• UL508A MTR Certification
• Ignition Gold Certification
• TUV FS Engineer Certification (Functional Safety of Machinery)

US Salary Range

$146,000—$194,000 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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