Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Ashville, OH · Santa Ana, CA
Salary
$99,000–$131,000 / yr
Posted
today

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Below market

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This role $115k
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This role pays less than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $131,975–$171,123 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $115k versus about $152k for comparable roles.

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Intelligence Systems

The Manufacturing Equipment Engineer role at Anduril's Intelligence Systems team in Santa Ana, CA (temporarily) and Asheville, OH involves enhancing critical manufacturing systems to ensure world-class production of cutting-edge defense products. This senior-level position focuses on optimizing PLC/HMI logic, robotics, mechanical/electrical subsystems, and conveyance infrastructure to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Daily tasks include developing SCADA systems for real-time data monitoring, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve equipment issues, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in manufacturing automation, expertise in PLC programming, robotics, and industrial automation, along with strong analytical skills and a proven track record in Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

What you'll do

  • Analyze and optimize production equipment to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
  • Develop SCADA systems for real-time monitoring of production data.
  • Perform root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
  • Work with process engineering teams to resolve equipment issues and improve reliability.
  • Support the ramp-up of new products to full-scale production.
  • Champion continuous improvement projects to enhance yield, cycle time, and availability.
  • Collaborate on cross-functional teams to ensure rapid resolution of production-related issues.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing equipment engineering, automation, or reliability.
  • Expertise in programming and troubleshooting PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and industrial automation systems.
  • Strong understanding of robotics, motion control systems, mechanical/electrical subsystems, and Scada system development.
  • Proven ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives resulting in measurable OEE gains.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical mindset, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

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