Automation Engineer

Full-time - Entry Level

Costa Mesa, CA

About the position

Anduril’s Manufacturing team is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our team. In your first 3-6 months, you'll focus on developing production line automation equipment for individual products. As you progress in the role, you'll take on larger projects designing, building, testing, and productionizing factory systems that will be deployed across multiple production lines and locations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-volume production automation systems
• Develop user interfaces for automation equipment
• Integrate automation equipment into core company systems (ERP/MES/PLM)
• Design standard automation and control hardware and software platforms (e.g. universal robotic cells, common PLC controllers)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, mechanical, production, design engineering, and software engineering
• Scale automation systems across multiple production locations
• Develop and maintain infrastructure for controls and automation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• Proven experience building and maintaining high-volume production automation systems
• Strong background in automation and control design
• Experience leading or contributing to teams that have built out infrastructure for controls and automation
• Demonstrated ability to develop automation systems deployed at scale across multiple locations
• Proficiency in scripting for test automation
• Software experience, including ability to write and debug automation code
• Strong electrical engineering background, including design of electronics/mechatronics
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with 3rd party integrators for automation
• Robotic programming and mechatronics software development skills
• Custom tooling, fixturing, and/or conveyance design experience
• Broad knowledge of automation and controls, including conveyance, robotics, fastening/dispensing, and material movement
• Familiarity with production processes for defense and aerospace products

Benefits

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
• For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)