Automation Controls Technician: Precision Torque Systems

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an Automation Technician to join Manufacturing Automation. You will deploy and integrate Atlas Copco torque tools on production lines, configure Power Focus and MicroTorque systems, and troubleshoot tightening processes to ensure high-quality joints.

Responsibilities include training technicians, maintaining tooling health and calibration records, and supporting rapid automation deployments. US work authorization and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• 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, 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.

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

Skills

Precision assembly

Troubleshooting

Tool deployment

US work authorization

Tools

Atlas Copco Power Focus

Atlas Copco MicroTorque

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking an Automation Technician to join Manufacturing Automation. You will deploy and integrate Atlas Copco torque tools on production lines, configure Power Focus and MicroTorque systems, and troubleshoot tightening processes to ensure high-quality joints.

Responsibilities include training technicians, maintaining tooling health and calibration records, and supporting rapid automation deployments. US work authorization and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required.