Senior Equipment Maintenance Technician

Anduril; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with cutting-edge autonomy, AI, and CNC-enabled manufacturing.

The Equipment Maintenance role ensures continuous operation of manufacturing equipment, leading PM programs, complex troubleshooting, and improvements to maximize uptime and production efficiency. You will guide maintenance teams, manage spares, and coordinate with engineering and suppliers to deliver reliable,

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience with mechanical overhaul of precision equipment.
• 10+ years experience rebuilding/replacing precision spindles in CNC equipment.
• 10+ years multi-axis complex equipment experience.
• 10+ years post-apprenticeship experience in CNC maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, monitor, and optimize planned preventive maintenance programs for CNC machines and related equipment.
• Perform hands-on PM tasks, routine inspections, and corrective maintenance to keep equipment production-ready.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults; lead complex troubleshooting and restorations.
• Install, calibrate, and upgrade equipment; validate performance and safety compliance.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Manage spares and inventory, including stock monitoring and record keeping.
• Provide technical leadership and training to maintenance teams; mentor technicians.
• Coordinate repair activities with production, engineering, quality, suppliers, and service providers.
• Lead reliability and continuous improvement projects; quantify benefits and outcomes.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Electrical bias

Fault-finding

Mechanical overhaul

CNC spindle rebuilding

Precision alignment

Engineering drawings

PLC/HMI documentation

Leadership/mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

FANUC controls

Siemens controls

PLC programming

HMI programming

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 ROLE

As an Equipment Maintenance professional at Anduril, you will be instrumental in ensuring the continuous operation and peak performance of our advanced manufacturing equipment, particularly CNC machines. You will lead the development and execution of robust preventative maintenance programs, conduct complex troubleshooting, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to minimize downtime and maximize the efficiency of our production lines. Your expertise will directly contribute to our ability to rapidly innovate and deliver cutting‑edge defense solutions.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develop, implement, monitor, and optimize planned preventative maintenance (PM) programs and condition‑based inspection schedules for CNC machines and ancillary production equipment.
• Perform hands‑on PM tasks, routine inspections, and corrective maintenance to ensure equipment remains production‑ready.
• Conduct advanced diagnosis of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults; lead complex troubleshooting, disassembly, rebuild, modification, and testing to restore equipment to production‑ready condition.
• Install, align, calibrate, commission, and upgrade new or modified equipment; validate performance and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Lead root cause investigations for recurring or high‑impact failures; define, implement, and verify corrective and preventative actions and document findings to prevent recurrence.
• Manage critical spares and inventory, including stock monitoring, replenishment, and record keeping.
• Provide technical leadership and structured training to maintenance teams; mentor less experienced technicians and guide repair escalation decisions.
• Coordinate complex repair activities and improvement projects with production, engineering, quality, suppliers, and external service providers; act as a technical point of contact for significant equipment issues.
• Lead or champion reliability, capability, and continuous improvement projects; quantify benefits, document outcomes, and implement sustainable improvements.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with site safety, quality, and regulatory standards; assess and mitigate operational and safety risks related to equipment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-skilled experience with a strong electrical bias and advanced fault‑finding capability across mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• 10+ years Experience with mechanical overhaul of precision equipment.
• 10+ years Experience rebuilding/replacing precision spindles in CNC equipment.
• 10+ years multi‑axis complex equipment” rather than “robotics and 5‑axis CNC machines”.
• 10+ years Experience with precision alignment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and PLC/HMI documentation.
• 10+ years’ post‑apprenticeship experience working in a maintenance role on CNC machines in a production environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• HNC/HND or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent, or a Level 3 apprenticeship in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).
• Significant experience with FANUC and/or Siemens operating systems.
• Experience in fault finding/programming PLCs and HMIs.
• IOSH Managing Safely certification.
• Experience working in an AS9100 aerospace workplace.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers and engineering teams on equipment upgrades and modifications.

US Hourly Range

$33 — $43 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:

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.

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