Senior Automation Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries • Costa Mesa, CA

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About The Position

Design, build, and commission automated manufacturing systems to improve production throughput, product quality, and operator safety. Work with product-specific design & manufacturing teams to scope the appropriate level of automation. Own the design and integration of automation cells including Robot / Cobot applications, conveyance, bespoke electromechanical systems, and automated inspection. Work with IE and Facilities teams to lay out production lines in new and existing Anduril factories. Generate 2D and 3D CAD files for automation lines and their systems / components. Enforce and contribute to Anduril’s internal processes & standards, including requirements definition, vendor solicitation, commissioning sequences, and safety buyoffs. Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
• 6+ years of experience designing and commissioning automated production equipment
• Proficient CAD modeling in NX, Solidworks or AutoCAD
• Proficient in robot / cobot selection and integration, including path planning, EOAT design, dresspacks, and safety
• Experience with at least one major conveyance system (fixed/palletized, AGV/AMR, slat, overhead carrier, etc)
• Experience integrating various control components including PLCs, HMIs, pushbuttons, stack lights, safety scanners, etc
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Nice To Haves

• 9+ years of experience designing and commissioning automated production equipment
• Strong 3D CAD in NX
• Experience with automated dispense systems (adhesives, TIMs, paint, coatings, etc)
• Experience with multiple conveyance systems (fixed/palletized, AGV/AMR, slat, overhead carrier, etc)
• Experience with control panel layout, electrical component selection, and cable routing
• Experience integrating with MES and QMS

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and commission automated manufacturing systems to improve production throughput, product quality, and operator safety
• Work with product-specific design & manufacturing teams to scope the appropriate level of automation
• Own the design and integration of automation cells including Robot / Cobot applications, conveyance, bespoke electromechanical systems, and automated inspection
• Work with IE and Facilities teams to lay out production lines in new and existing Anduril factories
• Generate 2D and 3D CAD files for automation lines and their systems / components
• Enforce and contribute to Anduril’s internal processes & standards, including requirements definition, vendor solicitation, commissioning sequences, and safety buyoffs
• Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
• top-tier benefits for full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior