Staff Equipment Maintenance Technician
Anduril Industries · Santa Ana, California
- Location
- Santa Ana, California, United States
- Level
- Staff
- Posted
- 3 months ago
About this role
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 Experience with mechanical overhaul of precision equipment.
- 10+ years Experience rebuilding/replacing precision spindles in CNC equipment.
- 10+ years multi-axis complex equipment” rather than “robotics and 5-axis CNC machines”.
- 10+ years 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.
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 (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or 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:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
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About Anduril Industries
Anduril is not a traditional defense contractor. We are shaping the future of defense, transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology. We emphasize speed and results and control our products from start to finish, including funding R&D to selling finished products off the shelf. Today, Anduril is in a rapid growth phase, deploying technology in diverse locations and developing path-making products that will change defense forever. We believe that everyone at Anduril can be a catalyst. Your perspective can change lives, and we want to help you make your mark. Our team includes thinkers and doers working interdependently. We bring the brightest minds and best-in-class talent together with veterans who have lived the problems of our warfighters. If you like building quickly and seeing your work deployed in the real world, we want you at Anduril. With offices in Orange County, Washington DC, Seattle, Boston, Atlanta, London, and Sydney, our reach is wide. Check out our careers page at https://www.anduril.com/careers or send us an email at careers@anduril.com.
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