Associate Controls Engineer Jobs in Riverside, CA

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
The Maritime Manufacturing Team is seeking a Senior PLC Technician to join our team. The Maritime Manufacturing Team is responsible for keeping automated production equipment, industrial control systems, and robotic work cells running reliably so that production lines meet daily output, quality, and safety targets. This team supports the full lifecycle of automated equipment - from installation and commissioning of new lines to the day-to-day troubleshooting, programming, and preventive maintenance that keep existing equipment available and performing.
ABOUT THE JOB
As a PLC Technician, you will be the technical resource for PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, and robotic systems across the manufacturing floor. You will diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, and automation issues to minimize downtime, support the installation and commissioning of new automated equipment, and build the capability of the broader maintenance team through hands-on training in PLC troubleshooting and ladder logic. The right person for this role is comfortable working independently in a fast-paced production environment, moving quickly between reactive troubleshooting and planned improvement work, and takes ownership of the documentation, backups, and preventive maintenance discipline that make automated equipment dependable over the long term. If you are someone who enjoys solving controls problems on the floor, learning new automation and robotic platforms, and making production equipment more reliable, then this role is for you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Troubleshoot, program, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, and industrial control systems
• Create, troubleshoot, and support PLC communication networks for existing and new production equipment
• Maintain PLC software backups and ensure programming laptops remain current
• Diagnose electrical, controls, and automation issues to minimize equipment downtime
• Support robotic palletizing systems, including learning and maintaining Yaskawa robotic equipment
• Assist with installation, modification, and commissioning of new automated equipment
• Train maintenance technicians on PLC troubleshooting and ladder logic fundamentals
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automated manufacturing equipment
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and PM records
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and reliable manufacturing environment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of industrial automation or controls experience
• Experience troubleshooting and programming PLCs in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read electrical schematics and understand PLC ladder logic
• Experience supporting industrial networks, HMIs, and automated production equipment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and computerized maintenance management (CMMS/PM) software
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with robotics, preferably Yaskawa
• Heavy Metal Manufacturing Experience
• Associate degree in Automation Technology, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

US Hourly Range
$33-$44 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:
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