Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

Anduril's Manufacturing Automation team is seeking a Sustaining Controls Engineer to join our team. The Manufacturing Automation team is responsible for the design, integration, deployment and sustainment 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.

Responsibilities:

• Debug PLC logic with an emphasis on keeping production running.
• 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.
• 2+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment.
• Strong in Allen Bradly PLC programming.
• 24v, 120v and 480v electrical troubleshooting.
• Must be able to read, interpret and modify electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Proficient knowledge of ethernet based communication protocols.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of machine guarding methods and standards.
• Knowledge of NFPA70, NFPA70E, NFPA79 and UL508A.
• TL508A MTR Certification.
• Proficient in servo drive and VFD configuration, PID tuning, STO/SS, etc.
• Familiar with electrical design CAD software.

Benefits:

• Highly competitive equity grants.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including health, recovery, and other support.