Senior Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
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This role $170k
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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Intelligence Systems

The Senior Manufacturing Equipment Engineer role at Anduril's Manufacturing Engineering team involves supporting the continuous operations and enabling world-class manufacturing of cutting-edge defense products. This position requires driving Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) through enhancements to PLC/HMI logic, robotics, mechanical/electrical subsystems, and conveyance infrastructure, while also collaborating with cross-functional teams on new product development. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, expertise in programming and troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, and industrial automation systems, and demonstrated success in leading continuous improvement initiatives to achieve measurable OEE gains. Additionally, proficiency in CAD software and Lean Six Sigma certification are preferred for this role within the defense industry, requiring a secret security clearance.

What you'll do

  • Analyze and optimize production equipment to maximize OEE.
  • Champion continuous improvement projects for yield, cycle time, and availability.
  • Resolve equipment issues with process engineering and maintenance teams.
  • Develop SCADA systems to monitor real-time production data.
  • Perform root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ 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 in production settings.
  • Proven ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives resulting in measurable OEE gains.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical mindset, and attention to detail.
  • Experience working in fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environments.

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