Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$129,000–$171,000 / yr
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This role pays less than 56% of similar roles. Most pay $131,000–$171,123 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $150k versus about $151k 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

Anduril's Manufacturing Engineering team is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to support the continuous operations and enable world-class manufacturing of cutting-edge defense products. This role involves enhancing critical systems such as PLC/HMI logic, robotics, mechanical/electrical subsystems, and conveyance infrastructure to drive Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE). The engineer will develop SCADA systems for real-time production data monitoring, perform root cause analysis for equipment failures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including design engineering, quality, and production. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environments, expertise in PLC programming and troubleshooting, a strong understanding of robotics and motion control systems, and proven success in leading continuous improvement initiatives. Experience in the defense industry and proficiency in CAD software are preferred.

What you'll do

  • Analyze and optimize production equipment to maximize OEE.
  • Develop SCADA systems for real-time data monitoring and processing.
  • Perform root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
  • Work with process engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
  • Support the launch of new products by ensuring smooth transition to full-scale production.
  • Champion continuous improvement projects to enhance yield, cycle time, and availability.

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), HMIs, 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.
  • Experience working on new product launches and full-scale production ramp-up.
  • Secret security clearance required.

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