Machine Vision Engineer, Manufacturing Automation
Anduril· Manufacturing : Manufacturing Engineering : Manufacturing Automation
Costa Mesa, CA$115k - $171kFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Anduril’s Manufacturing Automation team is seeking a Machine Vision Engineer on 2nd Shift to design, integrate, and deploy automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories, focusing on machine vision for industrial automation, quality inspection, defect detection, and process monitoring.
Responsibilities
- System Development: Assist in the design and implementation of machine vision systems for industrial automation, quality inspection, defect detection, and process monitoring.
- Hardware Setup: Help select, test, validate, and maintain core vision components including cameras, lenses, lighting, and controllers.
- Deployment & Support: Participate in the installation, testing, and commissioning of vision systems on production lines under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate inspection systems and receive technical mentorship from senior engineering staff.
- Troubleshooting: Help investigate and resolve vision system errors and process failures using root-cause analysis methods.
- Training Assistance: Assist in training production staff on daily operation, basic troubleshooting, and maintenance of vision equipment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Robotics, or a related discipline.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience or academic project work involving machine vision systems or manufacturing environments.
- Exposure to or basic familiarity with industrial hardware ecosystems like Cognex, Keyence, Basler, or Sick.
- Foundational coding skills in Python, C#, or C++.
- Basic understanding of camera selection, lens optics, lighting techniques, and sensor calibration.
- Basic knowledge of how vision systems interface with industrial controls like PLCs and robotics.
Skills
Required:Machine vision system designIndustrial vision hardwareProgrammingOptics and calibrationIndustrial controls integration
Benefits
- Benefits package (comprehensive, competitive) including health and related supports, available at little to no cost to employees.
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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