- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- Costa MesaCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Manufacturing
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
Automation & Torque Tooling Technician
Job description
Our Manufacturing Team is dedicated to rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge drone hardware for operational and testing applications. Our responsibilities span the entire manufacturing value-chain—from design for manufacturability, tooling design and selection, process creation and optimization, to quality planning and comprehensive work documentation.
We are looking for a hands-on, proactive Automation & Torque Tooling Technician to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for the physical deployment of next-generation smart torque tooling to new and expanding production lines, supporting everything from autonomous air vehicles to…
Job responsibilities
- Physically deploy, mount, wire, and integrate Atlas Copco controllers, 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
Job requirements
- 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
- Experience using ToolsTalk 2 software
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