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Anduril Industries

Senior PLC Technician

Anduril Industries
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onsite senior full-time $33-$44 USD Santa Ana, California

First indexed 1 Sept 2026

Description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

The Maritime Manufacturing Team is seeking a Senior PLC Technician to join our team. The Maritime Manufacturing Team is responsible for keeping automated production equipment, industrial control systems, and robotic work cells running reliably so that production lines meet daily output, quality, and safety targets.

As a PLC Technician, you will be the technical resource for PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, and robotic systems across the manufacturing floor. You will diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, and automation issues to minimize downtime, support the installation and commissioning of new automated equipment, and build the capability of the broader maintenance team through hands-on training in PLC troubleshooting and ladder logic.

Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of industrial automation or controls experience
  • Experience troubleshooting and programming PLCs in a manufacturing environment
  • 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 with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with robotics, preferably Yaskawa
  • Heavy Metal Manufacturing Experience
  • Associate degree in Automation Technology, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Benefits:

  • Highly competitive equity grants
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive, competitive benefits package
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