Automation Technician, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril-1; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries’ Manufacturing Automation team is seeking an Automation Technician focused on smart Torque Tools to join our production facilities.

You will deploy, wire, and integrate Atlas Copco torque tooling, program Power Focus and MicroTorque systems, and diagnose tightening issues on the line.

Experience in aerospace or electronics manufacturing with precision assembly is preferred. You must lift up to 50 lbs and work in tight spaces to install hardware.

Qualifications

• 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 deploying hardware on an assembly line.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to analyze tightening traces and identify failure modes.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in tight spaces to install hardware.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to export controls.

Responsibilities

• Physically deploy, mount, wire, and integrate automation equipment and torque tools on production lines.
• Program and configure Atlas Copco Power Focus and MicroTorque systems to engineering specs.
• Diagnose production floor issues and optimize tightening programs.
• Analyze tightening curves to identify anomalies and joint relaxation.
• Train technicians and operators on proper handling and safety of smart tools.
• Maintain tooling health and calibration records to minimize downtime.

Skills

Torque tooling

Troubleshooting

Installation

Hardware deployment

Tools

Atlas Copco Power Focus

Atlas Copco MicroTorque

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• 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

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, 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

US Hourly Range

$48 - $57 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:

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 .

As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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