Automation Technician, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril • Costa Mesa, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Anduril’s Manufacturing Automation is seeking an Automation Technician, focusing on smart Torque Tools, to join our team. The Manufacturing Automation team is responsible for the design, integration, and deployment of automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to help define what production automation looks like for Anduril at a national scale.

Requirements

• 2–5+ years of experience in aerospace, automotive, or consumer electronics manufacturing with precision assembly systems
• Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting Atlas Copco Power Focus controllers and MicroTorque systems
• Proven experience setting up workstations, routing cables, and physically deploying assembly line hardware
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze a tightening trace and identify failure modes
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, as well as stand, bend, kneel, and work in tight spaces to install hardware
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Atlas Copco software
• Experience with micro-fastening applications for electronics or small electromechanical joints
• Familiarity with torque-tension relationships (soft vs. hard joints)
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Physically deploy, mount, wire, and integrate automation equipment, atlas copco torque tools, tool stands, and tooling hardware across production lines
• Program and configure Atlas Copco Power Focus and MicroTorque systems to exact engineering specifications
• Diagnose production floor issues, troubleshoot tightening failures, and optimize tightening programs (Psets)
• Analyze tightening curves and graphs to diagnose torque vs. angle anomalies, cross-threading, and joint relaxation
• Train manufacturing technicians and operators on the proper handling and safety of smart tools
• Maintain tooling health and calibration records to ensure continuous reliability and minimize downtime

Benefits

• 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: Benefits At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed