Senior Automation Engineer – Manufacturing & Robotics

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site

USD 146,000 - 194,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead automation projects across manufacturing. You will own projects from concept to production handover, design and commission automated systems, and collaborate with product and facilities teams to improve throughput and safety.

With 8+ years in automation, you will work with NX or AutoCAD, select robots/cobots, integrate PLCs and vision systems, and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in a related engineering field with relevant automation experience.
Proven ability to own automation projects from concept through production handover.
Experience with NX or AutoCAD for 2D/3D CAD modeling.
Demonstrated integration of PLCs, HMIs, vision systems and safety controls.
Experience with material movement systems (conveyors, robotics, AGV/AMR).
U.S. person eligible for access to export-controlled information.

Responsibilities

Own automation projects from cradle to grave — concept, scoping, design, build, commissioning, and production handover.
Design, build, and commission automated manufacturing systems to improve throughput and safety.
Collaborate with product and manufacturing teams to scope automation needs.
Manage automation cells including robots, material movement, and inspection systems.
Integrate control systems across the cell (PLCs, HMIs, vision, robotics, safety).
Lay out production lines with IE and Facilities teams; generate CAD files.
Mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvement initiatives.