Drimva

Anduril

Senior Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

$127K–$170K

Ashville, Ohio, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026

Experience
4+ years required; 6+ years preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
Visa sponsorship
U.S. citizenship is required pursuant to contractual obligations.

About the job

Designs, commissions, and upgrades control systems for automated production equipment at a high-rate manufacturing facility.

What you'll do

  • Develop, debug, and maintain structured Siemens PLC code; set control-system standards and support regulatory compliance and safety buyoffs.
  • Integrate FactoryOS software, configure and tune servo drives and VFDs, and troubleshoot automation failures through root cause analysis and corrective action.
  • Work with production and manufacturing teams to resolve equipment issues, reduce downtime, and improve reliability.

What they ask for

  • Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
  • 4+ years of controls and automation experience in a production environment.
  • Expertise in Siemens PLC programming (Ladder and Structured Text); proficiency with servo drives, VFDs, and PID tuning.
  • U.S. citizenship required pursuant to contractual obligations.

Nice to have

  • 6+ years of controls and automation experience in a production environment.
  • Ignition SCADA experience, TUV FS Engineer certification, or an active U.S. Government TOP SECRET security clearance.

Pay

$127,000 — $170,000 USD (base salary)

Tools

Siemens PLC, Ladder, Structured Text, ProfiNET, ProfiSAFE, Ethernet IP, SCADA, Ignition

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First seen Oct 10, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)