Staff Robotics Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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 · Staff Robotics Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

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The Staff Robotics Engineer role at Anduril’s Manufacturing Automation team involves designing and integrating industrial robots for manufacturing automation, from concept to deployment. Responsibilities include developing robot programs, specifying EOAT, managing cell layouts, implementing safety functions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in robotics within a manufacturing environment, expertise in programming FANUC and UR robots, and proficiency in simulation software like RoboDK and FANUC ROBOGUIDE. They should also have strong knowledge of robot kinematics, safety standards, PLC programming, and CAD packages such as SolidWorks. This role focuses on large-scale automation solutions for manufacturing efficiency and safety.

Skills

FANUC UR RoboDK FANUC ROBOGUIDE UR Virtual Controller Delmia Robot kinematics Robot dynamics Motion control Path planning PLC programming Rockwell Siemens EtherNet/IP Profinet CAD Solidworks NX CATIA AutoCAD Safety standards ISO 10218 R15.06 STO SLS SS1 EOAT Pneumatic grippers Electric grippers Vacuum grippers

What you'll do

Select, design, and integrate industrial robots for manufacturing automation.
Develop and debug robot programs including motion planning and safety configurations.
Specify and integrate EOAT such as grippers, sensors, and custom tooling.
Design and manage robot cell layouts ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Implement and verify safety functions in robotic systems according to ISO standards.

What we're looking for

8+ years of hands-on experience in robotics and automation in manufacturing.
Expertise in programming and commissioning FANUC and UR robots.
Proficiency in robot simulation software like RoboDK, FANUC ROBOGUIDE, and UR Virtual Controller.
Strong knowledge of industrial safety standards and implementation of safety functions.
Experience in EOAT selection, design, integration, and troubleshooting.
Understanding of PLC programming (Rockwell and Siemens) and network protocols (EtherNet/IP, Profinet).
Familiarity with CAD packages including Solidworks, NX, CATIA, or AutoCAD.

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