Senior Automation Engineer, Propulsion

- Design, build, and commission automated manufacturing systems to improve production throughput, product quality, and operator safety

- Work with product-specific design & manufacturing teams to scope the appropriate level of automation

- Own the design and integration of automation cells including robot / cobot applications, conveyance, bespoke electromechanical systems, and automated inspection

- 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 & 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

- Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar

- 6+ years of experience designing and commissioning automated production equipment

- Proficient in Robot / Cobot selection and integration, including path planning, EOAT design, dresspacks, and safety

- Experience with at least one major conveyance system (fixed/palletized, AGV/AMR, slat, overhead carrier, 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

- 9+ years of experience designing and commissioning automated production equipment

- Experience with automated dispense systems (adhesives, TIMs, paint, coatings, etc)

- Experience with multiple conveyance systems (fixed/palletized, AGV/AMR, slat, overhead carrier, etc)

- Experience with control panel layout, electrical component selection, and cable routing