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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.
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Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Automation will join the Manufacturing Automation team to design, integrate, and deploy automated manufacturing systems across factories. This role involves leading mechanical designs from initial concept through commissioning, including developing system-level designs, simulations, and engineering studies to de-risk concepts. The engineer will build fixtures, assembly tooling, and end-of-arm tooling for industrial robots and cobots while integrating safety guarding and power systems. Day-to-day tasks include creating 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and BOMs, performing stress and thermal analyses, and troubleshooting during production rollout. Required skills include proficiency in NX and AutoCAD, knowledge of fabrication processes like machining and welding, and experience with components such as linear actuators, servo motors, and pneumatics. The role focuses on solving the technical challenge of scaling automated production for defense systems.
What does a Mechanical Engineer earn in California?
Median $160000 from 40 postings across 9 companies.
Lead the mechanical design of automated manufacturing equipment from initial concept through commissioning.
Develop system-level designs, simulations, and engineering studies to de-risk concepts and define requirements.
Perform reach studies and system architecture development for robotic systems.
Design, build, and integrate fixtures, assembly tooling, and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) for industrial robots.
Integrate mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic power systems into equipment designs.
Create detailed 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs).
Perform mechanical analyses including stress, strain, and thermal analysis.
Oversee prototype fabrication, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting during production rollout.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a similar field.
4+ years of experience in mechanical design focused on automation, machinery, or robotics.
Strong 3D CAD capability in NX.
Proficient 2D CAD capability in AutoCAD.
Basic understanding of common automation components like linear/rotary actuators, servo motors, VFDs, gears, bearings, and pneumatics.
Experience with fabrication processes including machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and additive manufacturing.
Must be a U.S. Person due to access requirements for export-controlled information or facilities.
6+ years of experience in mechanical design focused on automation, machinery, or robotics (preferred); performing FEA; motion studies, tolerance stack-ups, and designing tooling (preferred).
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Electrical Engineering
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Automated Dispense Systems
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