Anduril Industries Senior Mechanical Engineer designs and integrates industrial robot and cobot applications for manufacturing automation. The role includes robot programming, safety implementation, simulation, and technical leadership.
Responsibilities
Select, design, and integrate industrial robot and cobot applications for manufacturing automation, from initial concept through full production deployment
Develop, optimize, and debug robot programs, including motion planning, safety configurations, and vision-based guidance
Specify, select, and integrate EOAT, including grippers, sensors, and custom tooling
Design and manage robot cell layouts, including safety enclosures, work envelopes, and necessary infrastructure
Implement and verify safety functions (STO, SLS, etc.) in accordance with relevant safety standards
Develop and execute simulation models to validate robot reach, cycle time, and potential collisions before physical implementation
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, including controls engineers, mechanical designers, and production staff, to ensure seamless integration of robotic systems
Serve as technical lead for complex, multi-robot cells and mentor engineers on robot programming and integration
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in RoboticsProficient in the configurationProven experience in EOAT selectionMust be a U$146
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
Strong capability 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
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
Preferred
10+ years of hands-on experience in robotics and automation within a manufacturing production environment
Experience designing and deploying robotic dispense systems
Familiarity with CAD packages including NX or AutoCAD
TÜV FS Engineer certification (Functional Safety of Machinery)
$146,000—$194,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: