- Job type
- Full-time
- Work mode
- On-site
- Level
- Staff
- Department
- Engineering
- Experience
- 8+ years experience
- Posted
- Sep 10, 2026
About the role
About the Team
Anduril’s Automation team is seeking a Staff Controls Engineer to join our team. The Automation team is designing and commissioning automated equipment for high rate production at Arsenal-1, our advanced manufacturing facility in Columbus, OH. In this role, you will design, commission, and upgrade control systems for production equipment.
What You’ll Do
- Design, commission, and upgrade control systems for production equipment
- Architect, write, and debug Siemens 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
- Install, configure, and tune servo drives / VFDs
- Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Mentor junior controls engineers and provide technical direction on integrator-delivered work
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, which requires regular interaction with production and manufacturing stakeholders and frequently working directly 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 pursuant to contractual obligations
Preferred Qualifications
- 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