Staff Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
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This role $193k
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This role pays more than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $146,500–$211,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $193k versus about $179k 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 1745 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1542 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Staff Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Staff Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Automation joins the Manufacturing Automation team to design, integrate, and deploy automated manufacturing systems across various factories. This role involves owning automation projects from concept through production handover, focusing on improving throughput, quality, and safety. The engineer will build and commission automation cells featuring robot or cobot applications, material movement systems like conveyors and AGVs, bespoke electromechanical systems, and automated inspection. Key responsibilities include generating 2D and 3D CAD files in NX or AutoCAD, integrating control components such as PLCs, HMIs, and machine vision, and defining the automation technology roadmap. The role requires expertise in path planning, EOAT design, and electrical component selection to solve complex production challenges. Candidates must possess deep knowledge of robotics, controls, and safety systems while providing technical leadership and mentoring for the engineering team.

What you'll do

  • Manage automation projects from concept and design through commissioning and production handover.
  • Design and commission automated manufacturing systems to improve throughput, quality, and operator safety.
  • Integrate control systems including PLCs, HMIs, machine vision, robotics, and safety systems.
  • Develop 2D and 3D CAD files for automation lines and their specific components.
  • Define the automation technology roadmap and internal standards across multiple factories.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers across various concurrent automation programs.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and lead continuous improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field.
  • 12+ years of experience designing and commissioning automated production equipment.
  • Proficiency in CAD modeling using NX or AutoCAD.
  • Proficiency in robot/cobot selection and integration, including path planning, EOAT design, dresspacks, and safety.
  • Experience with at least one major material movement system such as conveyors, robotics, AGV, or AMR.
  • Experience integrating control components including PLCs, HMIs, pushbuttons, stack lights, and safety scanners.
  • Track record of owning multiple complex, large-scope automation programs from end to end.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to export-controlled information or facilities.

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