Staff Robotics Engineer, Manufacturing Automation & Vision

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Inc. is hiring a Staff Robotics Engineer for Manufacturing Automation to lead the design, integration, and deployment of automated manufacturing systems. You will drive robot and cobot applications from concept through production, optimize motion, and ensure safety compliance.

You will mentor teams, define the robotics tech roadmap, and collaborate with controls, mechanical, and production groups to scale national manufacturing automation efforts.

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

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

Skills

Robot programming

Robot simulation

Vision systems

Safety standards

PLC programming

CAD NX/AutoCAD

EtherNet/IP/Profinet

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Robotics/ME/EE/CS

Tools

FANUC ROBOGUIDE

UR Virtual Controller

Visual Components

NX/AutoCAD

Job description

Anduril Industries, Inc. is hiring a Staff Robotics Engineer for Manufacturing Automation to lead the design, integration, and deployment of automated manufacturing systems. You will drive robot and cobot applications from concept through production, optimize motion, and ensure safety compliance.

You will mentor teams, define the robotics tech roadmap, and collaborate with controls, mechanical, and production groups to scale national manufacturing automation efforts.