Senior Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

2d•$146,000 - $194,000

About The Position

Anduril’s Manufacturing Automation team is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer (Second Shift) 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
4+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment
Strong in PLC programming on Allen Bradley systems
Proficient in Ignition SCADA development
Strong in Fanuc robot programming and troubleshooting
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Nice To Haves

6+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment
Experience integrating with MES and QMS
Familiar with CAD packages including Solidworks, NX, CATIA, and AutoCAD

Responsibilities

Own controls engineering for production equipment on Night Shift (approx. 3:30PM – 12AM)
Support commissioning activities, troubleshooting, and process development for automation equipment including PLCs, HMIs, robots, and conveyors
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
Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives