Staff Robotics Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Manufacturing : Manufacturing Engineering : Manufacturing Automation

Staff Robotics Engineer focused on designing, integrating, and deploying industrial robots and automation systems for manufacturing within a defense technology company. Requires expertise in robot programming, motion planning, safety standards, and vision systems.

What you'd actually do

  1. Select, design, and integrate industrial robots / cobots for manufacturing automation, from initial concept through full production deployment
  2. Develop, optimize, and debug robot programs, including motion planning, path planning, safety configurations, and vision-based guidance
  3. Specify, select, and integrate EOAT, including grippers, sensors, and custom tooling
  4. Design and manage robot cell layouts, including safety enclosures, work envelopes, and necessary infrastructure
  5. Implement and verify safety functions (STO, SLS, etc.) in accordance with relevant safety standards

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field
  • 8+ 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
  • Significant experience in utilizing robot simulation software (e.g., RoboDK, FANUC ROBOGUIDE, UR Virtual Controller, Delmia)
  • Strong theoretical and practical understanding of robot kinematics, dynamics, motion control, and advanced path planning techniques
  • Strong capability 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
  • Knowledge of PLC programming (Rockwell and Siemens)
  • Strong understanding of EtherNet/IP and Profinet
  • Experience designing and deploying robotic dispense systems
  • Experience integrating and configuring vision systems for guidance, inspection, and quality control
  • Familiarity with CAD packages including Solidworks, NX, CATIA, or AutoCAD
  • U.S. Person status

Nice to have

  • 12+ years of hands-on experience in robotics and automation within a manufacturing production environment
  • Experience designing robots and other mechatronic systems from scratch
  • TUV FS Engineer certification (Functional Safety of Machinery)

What the JD emphasized

  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities