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Senior Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril· Manufacturing : Manufacturing Engineering : Manufacturing Automation
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Costa Mesa, CA$146k - $194kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior Automation Engineer to design, integrate, and deploy automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories, driving production throughput, quality, and safety at a national scale.

Responsibilities

  • Own automation projects from cradle to grave — concept, scoping, design, build, commissioning, and production handover — managing every aspect of the project throughout its life
  • 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, material movement, bespoke electromechanical systems, and automated inspection
  • Integrate control systems across the cell, including PLCs, HMIs, machine vision, robotics, and safety systems
  • 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
  • Serve as technical lead on large-scope, multi-cell automation projects and mentor junior engineers on design and commissioning best practices

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
  • 8+ 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.
  • Demonstrated ownership of full automation projects from concept through production handover
  • Experience with control panel layout, electrical component selection, and cable routing
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Skills

Required:Automation project lifecycleCAD modelingRobotics / cobots integrationControl systems integrationMaterial movement systemsElectrical & control panel designCross-functional collaboration
Nice to have:Mentoring

Benefits

  • Benefits package available (comprehensive, competitive) with health, recovery, and other support; details at Explore Our Benefits
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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