This role pays more than
63%
of similar roles. Most pay
$142,475–$193,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$170k
versus about
$168k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
1745 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$146,000–$194,000
across 1542 roles with salary data.
Senior Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Automation joins the Manufacturing Automation team to design, integrate, and deploy automated manufacturing systems across factories. This role involves owning automation projects from concept through production handover, focusing on improving throughput, quality, and safety. Key responsibilities include designing automation cells featuring robot or cobot applications, material movement systems like conveyors and AGV/AMR, bespoke electromechanical systems, and automated inspection. The candidate will integrate control systems including PLCs, HMIs, machine vision, and safety systems while generating 2D and 3D CAD files in NX or AutoCAD. Required skills include expertise in path planning, EOAT design, electrical component selection, and cable routing. This role addresses the technical challenge of scaling production through advanced automation for defense technology products, requiring a background in robotics, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering to solve complex manufacturing hurdles.