Senior Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

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.

- Design, develop, and manage controls systems for manufacturing - this includes initial factory ideation, machine commissioning, proof of rate capability, and eventual hand-off to sustainment teams

- Architect, write, and debug 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

- Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

- Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar

- 8+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment

- Strong in PLC programming on both Rockwell & Siemens platforms

- Proficient in servo drive and VFD configuration, PID tuning, STO/SS, etc

- Strong knowledge of ethernet based communication protocols

- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

- 10+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment

- Experience with control panel layout, electrical component selection, and cable routing

- Familiar with CAD packages including Solidworks, NX, CATIA, and AutoCAD

- TUV FS Engineer certification (Functional Safety of Machinery)