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Automation Technician, Manufacturing Automation

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $48–$48🗓 2026-09-10 → 2026-09-26

Core

Deploy, mount, wire, and integrate smart torque tools and automation hardware on production lines to ensure precise assembly.

Role type

Automation Technician (Manufacturing)

Builds

Automated manufacturing systems for defense hardware assembly

Domain

Defense manufacturing / Precision assembly

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Physical deployment of automation hardware, configuring Atlas Copco Power Focus and MicroTorque systems, troubleshooting tightening failures, analyzing torque vs. angle curves, training operators on smart tool safety, maintaining calibration records

Preferred skills

Atlas Copco software proficiency, micro-fastening applications, understanding torque-tension relationships, experience in high-mix manufacturing environments

Technologies

Atlas Copco Power Focus, Atlas Copco MicroTorque

Responsibilities

Physically deploy and integrate automation equipment and tooling hardware; Program and configure smart torque tool systems; Diagnose and troubleshoot production floor issues; Analyze tightening curves to identify anomalies; Train manufacturing technicians on tool handling and safety; Maintain tooling health and calibration records

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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