Anduril
Senior Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation
$147K–$196K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Experience
- 6+ years in controls and automation in a production environment.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent and relevant experience.
About the job
Designs, integrates, commissions, and supports automated manufacturing controls systems and production-line software across Anduril factories.
What you'll do
- Design and manage manufacturing control systems from factory planning through commissioning, FAT/SAT, and hand-off; develop reusable PLC logic and internal standards.
- Integrate manufacturing software and design Ignition HMI/SCADA screens; troubleshoot failures and lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve equipment issues, reduce downtime, and improve reliability.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent and relevant experience.
- 6+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment.
- Strong PLC programming on Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms; proficient in Ignition SCADA development and electrical design CAD software (AutoCAD Elec, Eplan).
- Must be a U.S. Person and US security clearance eligible; knowledge of NFPA70, NFPA70E, NFPA79, and UL508A.
Nice to have
- UL508A MTR Certification; Ignition Gold Certification.
- TUV FS Engineer Certification (Functional Safety of Machinery).
Pay
$147,000 — $196,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Allen Bradley, Siemens, NFPA70, NFPA70E, NFPA79, UL508A, AutoCAD Elec, Eplan
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