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Senior Machine Vision 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 Machine Vision Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain automated vision systems for manufacturing at Anduril's Costa Mesa facilities, leading projects and mentoring engineers within the Manufacturing Automation team.

Responsibilities

  • System Development: Design and implement machine vision systems for industrial automation, quality inspection, defect detection, and process monitoring
  • Hardware Procurement: Specify, procure, validate, and sustain core vision components including cameras, lenses, lighting, controllers, and software
  • Deployment & Commissioning: Oversee the installation, validation, and commissioning of vision systems across multiple production lines
  • Project Leadership: Lead technical projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate cross-functionally to integrate high-precision inspection systems
  • Root Cause Analysis: Drive Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations for vision system errors and process failures
  • Training & Support: Mentor junior engineers and train production staff in daily operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of vision equipment to elevate team technical capabilities

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Robotics, or a related discipline
  • 5+ years of hands-on industry experience building, deploying, and maintaining machine vision systems in a manufacturing environment
  • Direct experience with industrial hardware ecosystems like Cognex, Keyence, Basler, or Sick
  • Proficiency with core vision and deep learning software including OpenCV, Halcon, PyTorch, or TensorFlow
  • Strong coding skills in Python, C#, or C++
  • Deep understanding of camera selection, lens optics, resolution, lighting techniques, and sensor calibration
  • Direct experience interfacing vision systems with industrial controls like PLCs and robotics
  • Mastery of classical rules-based tools, advanced defect detection, AI-based vision, and SPC methodologies

Skills

Required:Machine vision system designVision softwareProgrammingHardware integrationOptics and lightingTeam leadership

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees
  • Competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
  • Equity grants included in majority of full-time offers
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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