Machine Vision Engineer 2nd Shift, Manufacturing Automation
About this role
Defect detection and quality inspection bottlenecks in automated manufacturing lines require dedicated engineering support to ensure production scale at Anduril Industries. The Manufacturing Automation team needs a Machine Vision Engineer for the second shift to design, integrate, and deploy automated systems across company factories. In this capacity, the engineer will select and validate hardware components, participate in production line installation, and collaborate cross-functionally while receiving technical mentorship from senior staff. Success in this role requires foundational coding skills, a practical grasp of optics, and an aptitude for troubleshooting industrial automation errors on active production floors.
Operating within defense manufacturing environments, the person filling this position will help define production automation at a national scale. Candidates who thrive here are hands-on practitioners capable of navigating hardware setups, camera selection, and lighting techniques under guidance. By resolving vision system failures and assisting with production staff training, the incoming engineer directly supports the broader mission of advancing military capabilities through innovative technology.
What you will do
- Assist in the design and implementation of machine vision systems for industrial automation, quality inspection, defect detection, and process monitoring.
- Help select, test, validate, and maintain core vision components including cameras, lenses, lighting, and controllers.
- Participate in the installation, testing, and commissioning of vision systems on production lines under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate inspection systems and receive technical mentorship from senior engineering staff.
- Help investigate and resolve vision system errors and process failures using root-cause analysis methods.
- Assist in training production staff on daily operation, basic troubleshooting, and maintenance of vision equipment.
What you need
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Robotics, or a related discipline.
- Bring 2+ years of hands-on experience or academic project work involving machine vision systems or manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrate exposure to or basic familiarity with industrial hardware ecosystems like Cognex, Keyence, Basler, or Sick.
- Possess foundational coding skills in Python, C#, or C++.
- Maintain a basic understanding of camera selection, lens optics, lighting techniques, and sensor calibration.
- Have basic knowledge of how vision systems interface with industrial controls like PLCs and robotics.
Nice to have
- Academic or internship experience with core vision software like OpenCV, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.
- Familiarity with modern development workflows, including Git version control.
- Exposure to 3D imaging techniques like structured light or stereo vision.
- Familiarity with factory automation software or IIoT protocols.
- Possession of an active Secret or Top-Secret security clearance.
Benefits
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
- Support in health, recovery, and whatever comes next
- Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the salary range for the Machine Vision Engineer role?
The salary range for this role is $115,000 to $171,000 USD, which is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and business considerations.
What shift does this position support?
This role is specifically for the second shift in manufacturing automation. The engineer will work within Anduril's factories to support production lines.
What kind of equity and benefits are offered?
Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers as part of the total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees designed to ensure you are supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.
What qualifications and experience are required to apply?
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Robotics, or a related discipline. Candidates also need 2+ years of hands-on experience or academic project work involving machine vision systems or manufacturing environments, along with foundational coding and optics basics.
The application is on the official Anduril Industries careers page.
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