Staff Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

The role

You will design, commission, and upgrade control systems for production equipment. This role involves architecting Siemens PLC code and integrating software into automation equipment at an advanced manufacturing facility.

What you will do

• Design, commission, and upgrade control systems for production equipment
• Architect, write, and debug Siemens PLC code
• 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
• Install, configure, and tune servo drives / VFDs
• Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues
• Mentor junior controls engineers and provide technical direction on integrator-delivered work
• Collaborate with production and manufacturing stakeholders on the production floor

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• 8+ 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

Nice to have

• 12+ 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)
• Experience mentoring engineers and setting controls standards across a facility
• Active U.S. Government TOP SECRET security clearance

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• U.S. citizenship is required pursuant to contractual obligations
• Consent to pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Their family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.