Automation Technician, Manufacturing Automation

Anduril Industries

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Costa Mesa, CA
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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

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TL;DR · Automation Technician, Manufacturing Automation

As an Automation Technician 2nd Shift, Manufacturing Automation, you will join the Manufacturing Automation team to focus on smart Torque Tools. You will be responsible for physically deploying, mounting, wiring, and integrating automation equipment, including Atlas Copco torque tools and tooling hardware across production lines. Your daily work involves programming and configuring Atlas Copco Power Focus and MicroTorque systems to specific engineering specifications while troubleshooting tightening failures and optimizing programs. You will analyze tightening curves and graphs to identify anomalies like cross-threading or joint relaxation. Additionally, you will maintain calibration records and train manufacturing technicians on tool safety. The role requires expertise in precision assembly systems from the aerospace, automotive, or consumer electronics sectors, utilizing Atlas Copco software and knowledge of torque-tension relationships to solve complex production floor issues within a high-mix manufacturing environment.

What you'll do

  • Physically deploy, mount, wire, and integrate automation equipment and torque tools across production lines.
  • Program and configure Atlas Copco Power Focus and MicroTorque systems to specific engineering requirements.
  • Troubleshoot production floor issues and optimize tightening programs to resolve assembly failures.
  • Analyze tightening curves and graphs to identify anomalies like cross-threading or joint relaxation.
  • Train manufacturing technicians and operators on the safe handling of smart tools.
  • Maintain tooling health and calibration records to ensure reliability and minimize downtime.

What we're looking for

  • 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 to analyze tightening traces and identify failure modes.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to export controlled information or facilities.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and work in tight spaces to install hardware.
  • Experience with Atlas Copco software, micro-fastening applications, torque-tension relationships, or high-mix manufacturing (preferred).

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