Precision Automation Technician - 2nd Shift

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

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an Automation Technician specializing in smart torque tools to join the Manufacturing Automation team. You will deploy automation equipment, wire tooling, and configure Atlas Copco systems across production lines to meet precise engineering specifications.

Responsibilities include diagnosing floor issues, optimizing tightening programs, training technicians, and maintaining tooling health to minimize downtime.

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.

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

Aerospace manufacturing

Atlas Copco Power Focus

Atlas Copco MicroTorque

Troubleshooting

US work authorization

Tools

Atlas Copco software

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking an Automation Technician specializing in smart torque tools to join the Manufacturing Automation team. You will deploy automation equipment, wire tooling, and configure Atlas Copco systems across production lines to meet precise engineering specifications.

Responsibilities include diagnosing floor issues, optimizing tightening programs, training technicians, and maintaining tooling health to minimize downtime.