Staff Robotics Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Costa Mesa, California, United States. Posted 2 months ago

The role

You will design, integrate, and deploy automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories. This includes selecting industrial robots, developing robot programs, and managing robot cell layouts.

What you will do

Select, design, and integrate industrial robot and cobot applications
Develop, optimize, and debug robot programs
Specify, select, and integrate EOAT
Design and manage robot cell layouts
Implement and verify safety functions
Develop and execute simulation models
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
Define the robotics technology roadmap and provide technical leadership and mentorship

Required 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

Nice to have

15+ years of hands-on experience in robotics and automation within a manufacturing production environment
Experience designing and deploying robotic dispense systems
Experience integrating and configuring vision systems for guidance, inspection, and quality control
Knowledge of PLC programming (Allen Bradley and Siemens)
Familiarity with CAD packages including NX or AutoCAD
TÜV FS Engineer certification (Functional Safety of Machinery)
Experience designing robots and other mechatronic systems from scratch

Benefits

Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
Consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The company's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.