Staff Equipment Maintenance Technician

Anduril Industries; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan with company matching

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Employee wellness programs

Professional development and training opportunities

Job summary

Anduril Industries, located in Santa Ana, CA, is looking for an experienced Equipment Maintenance professional. This role involves ensuring the peak performance of CNC machines through maintenance programs, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in machine maintenance, particularly in CNC equipment. A strong electrical background and experience in precision alignment are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with mechanical overhaul of precision equipment.
• Strong electrical bias with advanced fault-finding capability.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize preventative maintenance programs for CNC machines.
• Conduct advanced diagnosis and troubleshooting of equipment faults.
• Lead root cause investigations for equipment failures.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical overhaul

CNC machine troubleshooting

Robotics experience

Education

HNC/HND or Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

FANUC operating systems

Siemens operating systems

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 of experience with mechanical overhaul of precision equipment.
• 10+ years of experience rebuilding/replacing precision spindles in CNC equipment.
• 10+ years of experience troubleshooting robotics and 5‑axis CNC machines.
• 10+ years of 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.

Salary & Benefits

US Salary Range: $146,000—$220,000 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 work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and 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:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan with company matching
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee wellness programs
• Professional development and training opportunities