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Staff Robotics Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril· Manufacturing : Manufacturing Engineering : Manufacturing Automation
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Costa Mesa, CA$166k - $220kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff Robotics Engineer to join the Manufacturing Automation team to design, integrate, and deploy automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories, and to define production automation at a national scale.

Responsibilities

  • Select, design, and integrate industrial robot and cobot applications for manufacturing automation, from initial concept through full production deployment
  • Develop, optimize, and debug robot programs, including motion planning, safety configurations, and vision-based guidance
  • Specify, select, and integrate EOAT, including grippers, sensors, and custom tooling
  • Design and manage robot cell layouts, including safety enclosures, work envelopes, and necessary infrastructure
  • Implement and verify safety functions (STO, SLS, etc.) in accordance with relevant safety standards
  • Develop and execute simulation models to validate robot reach, cycle time, and potential collisions before physical implementation
  • Select and configure the robot for application specific software, hardware, and peripheral equipment
  • Develop and enforce internal standards for robotic system design, programming, safety, and integration
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including controls engineers, mechanical designers, and production staff, to ensure seamless integration of robotic systems
  • Define the robotics technology roadmap and internal standards across the organization
  • Provide technical leadership across multiple programs and mentor and develop the robotics team

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field
  • 12+ years of hands-on experience in robotics and automation within a manufacturing production environment
  • Expert in programming and commissioning robots / cobots from FANUC and UR
  • Proficiency in utilizing robot simulation software (e.g., FANUC ROBOGUIDE, UR Virtual Controller, Visual Components)
  • Strong theoretical and practical understanding of robot kinematics, dynamics, motion control, and advanced path planning techniques
  • Proficient in the configuration, tuning, and troubleshooting of robot drives, servo motors, and associated motion control systems
  • In-depth knowledge of industrial safety standards (e.g., ISO 10218, RIA R15.06) and the implementation of safety functions like STO, SLS, SS1, etc.
  • Proven experience in EOAT selection, design, integration, and troubleshooting, including pneumatic, electric, and vacuum grippers
  • Strong understanding of EtherNet/IP and Profinet
  • Knowledge of PLC programming (Allen Bradley and Siemens)
  • Experience integrating and configuring vision systems for guidance, inspection, and quality control
  • Experience designing and deploying robotic dispense systems
  • Familiarity with CAD packages including NX or AutoCAD
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Skills

Required:Robotics programming and commissioning (FANUC, UR)Robot simulation softwareRobot kinematics, dynamics, motion control, path planningEOAT selection and integrationSafety standards and functionsVision system integrationCAD (NX, AutoCAD)PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens)EtherNet/IP, Profinet
Nice to have:Leadership and mentoring

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees)
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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