Senior PLC Technician

Anduril Industries

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Santa Ana, CA
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11 days ago
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About Anduril Industries

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 · Senior PLC Technician

As a Senior PLC Technician on the Maritime Manufacturing Team, you will serve as the primary technical resource for industrial control systems, HMIs, and robotic systems across the manufacturing floor. You will be responsible for diagnosing electrical and automation issues to minimize downtime, maintaining software backups, and performing preventive maintenance on automated equipment. Your daily work involves programming PLCs, managing industrial communication networks, and supporting Yaskawa robotic palletizing systems. Additionally, you will lead training initiatives for the broader maintenance team regarding ladder logic and troubleshooting fundamentals. To succeed, you must be proficient in reading electrical schematics, using CMMS software, and navigating Microsoft Office tools. This role focuses on ensuring reliable production lines by maintaining automated manufacturing equipment within a heavy metal manufacturing environment to meet specific output, quality, and safety targets.

What you'll do

  • Troubleshoot, program, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, and industrial control systems.
  • Diagnose electrical, controls, and automation issues to minimize production downtime.
  • Create and support PLC communication networks for existing and new equipment.
  • Maintain PLC software backups and ensure programming laptops remain current.
  • Support robotic palletizing systems, including maintaining Yaskawa robotic equipment.
  • Assist with the installation, modification, and commissioning of new automated equipment.
  • Train maintenance technicians on ladder logic fundamentals and PLC troubleshooting.
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance while maintaining accurate documentation records.

What we're looking for

  • Must have at least 3 years of industrial automation or controls experience.
  • Experience troubleshooting and programming PLCs in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and understand PLC ladder logic.
  • Experience supporting industrial networks, HMIs, and automated production equipment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and computerized maintenance management (CMMS/PM) software.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Preferred experience with robotics, specifically Yaskawa systems.
  • An Associate degree in Automation Technology, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or a related field is preferred.

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