Senior Robotics Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
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$147,000–$196,000 / yr
Posted
52 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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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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TL;DR · Senior Robotics Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

The Senior Robotics Engineer, Manufacturing Automation joins the Manufacturing Automation team to design, integrate, and deploy automated systems across factories. This role involves selecting and integrating industrial robot and cobot applications from initial concept through production, including developing motion planning, safety configurations, and vision-based guidance. Key responsibilities include designing robot cell layouts, managing infrastructure, and implementing safety functions like STO and SLS. The candidate will utilize FANUC and UR robots, simulation software such as ROBOGUIDE and Visual Components, and protocols like EtherNet/IP and Profinet. Technical skills required include PLC programming for Allen Bradley and Siemens, robot kinematics, and EOAT design. The work focuses on solving production automation challenges by developing internal standards for robotic system design, programming, and integration within a manufacturing production environment.

What you'll do

  • Select, design, and integrate industrial robot and cobot applications from concept to production.
  • Develop, optimize, and debug robot programs for motion planning, safety, and vision guidance.
  • Specify and integrate End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) including grippers, sensors, and custom tooling.
  • Design robot cell layouts, including safety enclosures, work envelopes, and infrastructure.
  • Implement and verify industrial safety functions in accordance with relevant safety standards.
  • Execute simulation models to validate robot reach, cycle time, and potential collisions.
  • Develop and enforce internal standards for robotic system design, programming, and integration.
  • Serve as technical lead for complex multi-robot cells and mentor junior engineers.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in robotics and automation within a manufacturing production environment.
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in robotics and automation within a manufacturing production environment (preferred).
  • Capability in programming and commissioning robots and cobots from FANUC and UR.
  • Proficiency in robot simulation software such as FANUC ROBOGUIDE, UR Virtual Controller, or Visual Components.
  • Strong understanding of robot kinematics, dynamics, motion control, and industrial safety standards like ISO 10218 and RIA R15.06.
  • Experience with EOAT selection, PLC programming (Allen Bradley and Siemens), and vision system integration.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

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