Automation Engineer — Robotics, Vision & Controls

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries, a defense technology innovator in Costa Mesa, is seeking Automation Engineers across experience levels to design, program, commission, and scale greenfield automated workcells and robotics across its manufacturing footprint.

You will develop full-lifecycle automation solutions, integrate PLC/HMI/SCADA platforms, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet stringent safety and performance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience programming and commissioning PLCs, HMIs, and motion control systems (Beckhoff, Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley).
• Hands-on experience with industrial or collaborative robots (Fanuc, Kuka, ABB, UR, Staubli) and robot path planning.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, C#, or ROS/ROS 2, plus CAD/modeling tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, EPLAN).
• Understanding of fieldbuses, sensor systems, motor sizing, VFDs, and machinery safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, simulate, and deploy full-lifecycle automated assembly, testing, and material-handling workcells from concept through high-volume production.
• Develop, debug, and optimize PLC, HMI, and SCADA code across Betckhoff/Siemens/Rockwell platforms with IEC 61131-3 languages.
• Program, calibrate, and simulate multi-axis industrial and collaborative robots with advanced trajectory planning and sensor integration.
• Design electrical schematics, panel layouts, and safety circuits using CAD tools while ensuring NEC, NFPA 70E, and UL508A compliance.
• Interface production equipment with MES and telemetry databases using Python, C++, and C#.
• Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Test Engineering to implement DFA and streamline NPI.

Skills

Controls & Automation

Robotics & Motion

Software & Tooling

Electrical & Safety

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in relevant field

Tools

Beckhoff

Siemens

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

Anduril Industries, a defense technology innovator in Costa Mesa, is seeking Automation Engineers across experience levels to design, program, commission, and scale greenfield automated workcells and robotics across its manufacturing footprint.

You will develop full-lifecycle automation solutions, integrate PLC/HMI/SCADA platforms, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet stringent safety and performance standards.