Automation Technician, Manufacturing Automation Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California, United States

Automation Technician, Manufacturing Automation

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-05 Costa Mesa, California, United States Hybrid General
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market NA

About the Company

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. Anduril's Manufacturing Automation is seeking an Automation Technician, focusing on smart Torque Tools, to join our team. The Manufacturing Automation team is responsible for the design, integration, and deployment of automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to help define what production automation looks like for Anduril at a national scale.

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
  • ● 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
  • ● Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • ● Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, as well as stand, bend, kneel, and work in tight spaces to install hardware
  • ● Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Requirements

  • ● Experience using Atlas Copco software
  • ● Experience with micro-fastening applications for electronics or small electromechanical joints
  • ● Familiarity with torque-tension relationships (soft vs. hard joints)
  • ● Experience in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment
  • ● No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
  • ● Please always verify communications:
  • ● Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
  • ● Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to [email protected] .
  • ● Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
  • ● What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to [email protected] . Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.