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Salary: USD 115,000 - 171,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. The Manufacturing Automation team is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, integrate, and deploy automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories at a national scale.
You will own automation projects end-to-end—from concept and scoping through design, build, commissioning, and production handover. Your responsibilities include:
• Design, build, and commission automated manufacturing systems to improve production throughput, product quality, and operator safety
• Own the design and integration of automation cells including robot/cobot applications, material movement systems, bespoke electromechanical systems, and automated inspection
• Integrate control systems across cells, including PLCs, HMIs, machine vision, robotics, and safety systems
• Generate 2D and 3D CAD files for automation lines and their systems/components
• Work with product-specific design & manufacturing teams to scope appropriate automation levels
• Collaborate with IE and Facilities teams to lay out production lines in new and existing factories
• Enforce and contribute to 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
This role offers the opportunity to help define production automation for Anduril at scale, working with cutting-edge defense technology and AI-powered systems.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
• 4+ years of experience designing and commissioning automated production equipment
• Proficient CAD modeling in NX or AutoCAD
• Proficient in robot/cobot selection and integration, including path planning, EOAT design, dresspacks, and safety
• Experience with at least one major material movement system (conveyors, robotics, AGV/AMR, 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• 6+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment
• Strong 3D CAD in NX
• Experience with automated dispense systems (adhesives, TIMs, paint, coatings, etc.)
• Experience with multiple material movement systems
• Experience with control panel layout, electrical component selection, and cable routing
• Experience integrating and configuring machine vision systems
