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Salary: USD 126,000 - 167,000 / annual
Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to join the Rocket Motor Systems team in McHenry, Mississippi. The team designs and commissions automated equipment for high-rate production of Solid Rocket Motors.
In this role, you will be responsible for designing, commissioning, and upgrading control systems for production equipment. Key responsibilities include:
• Design, commission, and upgrade control systems for Solid Rocket Motor production equipment
• Architect, write, and debug Siemens PLC code with emphasis on organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code for high-volume manufacturing
• 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 to ensure rapid resolution and long-term reliability
• Install, configure, and tune servo drives and variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
This is a hands-on technical role where you will work directly with production systems and collaborate across teams to optimize manufacturing automation.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• 4+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment
• Expert-level proficiency in Siemens PLC programming (Ladder and Structured Text)
• Proficient in servo drive and VFD configuration, PID tuning, STO/SS
• Strong knowledge of ethernet-based communication protocols (ProfiNET, ProfiSAFE, Ethernet IP)
• Proficient with electrical component selection and solid foundation in wire sizing, circuit protection, and heat management in control cabinets
• Experience integrating with SCADA and OT Networking
• Experience performing Risk Assessments and Controls Safety Design
• Proficient with pneumatic concepts and design
• Familiar with NFPA70e electrical safety practices
• 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 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)
