Automation Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics

Neura Market; Costa Mesa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking an Automation Engineer to lead automated manufacturing projects from concept to production handover. You will design, build, and commission cells with robot/cobot systems, conveyors, and vision components, ensuring safety and efficiency across factory lines.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with product design, IE, and facilities teams, with a focus on continuous improvement and reliable automation delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
• 4+ 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.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
• 6+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment
• Strong 3D CAD in NX
• Experience with automated dispense systems (adhesives, TIMs, paint, coatings, etc.)
• Experience with multiple material movement systems (conveyors, robotics, AGV/AMR, etc.)
• Experience with control panel layout, electrical component selection, and cable routing
• Experience integrating and configuring machine vision systems

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

Skills

4+ years experience

Robot/cobot integration

Control system integration

Material handling systems

Safety and EOAT design

Path planning

Safety systems integration

Pushbuttons & HMIs integration

Machine vision integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics/CS/EC/ME

Tools

NX CAD

AutoCAD

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking an Automation Engineer to lead automated manufacturing projects from concept to production handover. You will design, build, and commission cells with robot/cobot systems, conveyors, and vision components, ensuring safety and efficiency across factory lines.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with product design, IE, and facilities teams, with a focus on continuous improvement and reliable automation delivery.