Senior Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

About this role

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• 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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

US Salary Range

$146,000—$194,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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