Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

About This Role

This engineering role focuses on the design, integration, and deployment of automated manufacturing systems across the company's factories. The Automation Engineer will own automation projects from concept to production handover, helping to define production automation at a national scale for Anduril.

Responsibilities

• Own automation projects from cradle to grave, managing every aspect throughout its life
• Design, build, and commission automated manufacturing systems to improve production throughput, product quality, and operator safety
• Work with product-specific design and 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 and 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

Requirements

• 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

Nice to have:

• 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

Benefits