Automation Technician, Manufacturing Automation
Anduril· Manufacturing : Manufacturing Engineering : Manufacturing Automation
Costa Mesa, CA$48/hr - $57/hrhourlyPosted 1mo ago
About the role
Automation Technician focused on smart Torque Tools to design, integrate, and deploy automated manufacturing systems across Anduril factories, with emphasis on Atlas Copco torque tools and tightening systems.
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
Qualifications
- 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
Skills
Required:Automation equipment deployment and integrationAtlas Copco Power FocusAtlas Copco MicroTorqueTroubleshooting tightening programs
Benefits
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees)
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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