Anduril
Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Automation
$132K–$175K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years designing and commissioning automated production equipment; preferred: 6+ years in controls and automation in a production environment.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.
About the job
Designs, integrates, commissions, and hands over automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories, improving production throughput, quality, and operator safety.
What you'll do
- Own automation projects from concept and scoping through design, build, commissioning, and production handover.
- Design and integrate automation cells and control systems, including robotics, material movement, inspection, PLCs, HMIs, and safety systems.
- Collaborate on factory production layouts, troubleshoot equipment, and drive continuous improvement.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
- Proficient CAD modeling in NX or AutoCAD.
- Proficient in robot/cobot selection and integration, including path planning, EOAT design, dresspacks, and safety.
- Experience with material movement systems and integrating control components; must be a U.S. Person.
Nice to have
- 6+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment.
- Experience with automated dispense systems, multiple material movement systems, control panel layouts, or machine vision.
Pay
$132,000 — $175,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
NX, AutoCAD, PLCs, HMIs, AGV/AMR, machine vision, robotics, conveyors
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