Engineering Technician, Vacuum/cryogenic Systems

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Hudson, NH · Manufacturing : Imaging Production

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company developing advanced military systems. This role is for an Engineering Technician focused on operating and maintaining specialized vacuum and cryogenic systems for IDCA production, ensuring quality and efficiency. Responsibilities include executing processing, monitoring and troubleshooting systems using RGA, maintaining equipment and cleanroom environments, and documenting processes and data. Requires an Associate's degree or equivalent experience, hands-on experience with vacuum systems, RGAs, and precision work, with strong adherence to procedures.

What you'd actually do

  1. Execute Vacuum & Cryogenic Processing: Meticulously load dewars onto vacuum pumps, perform precise LN2 boil-off procedures, track pump cycle progress, and conduct daily gas collection and evaluation.
  2. Monitor & Troubleshoot Systems: Utilize Residual Gas Analyzer (RGA) instrumentation to monitor pump cycles, proactively screening for irregularities and performing effective debugging to ensure process integrity.
  3. Maintain Equipment & Cleanroom: Conduct regular maintenance on vacuum pump systems, perform dewar leak checks, and ensure the cleanliness, organization, and proper stocking of materials, including LN2, within the lab and cleanroom environments.
  4. Document Processes & Data: Accurately create and maintain IDCA documentation, including travelers and detailed data entry, adhering strictly to established procedures.

Skills

Required

  • Associate's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience
  • 5-10 years of hands-on experience in a similar manufacturing or process environment
  • operating and troubleshooting high vacuum systems
  • leak checkers
  • Residual Gas Analyzers (RGAs)
  • fine motor skills
  • hand-eye coordination
  • using hand tools
  • mechanical/electrical measurement equipment
  • read mechanical assembly drawings
  • read rudimentary schematics
  • adherence to established procedures
  • attention to detail
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)

Nice to have

  • Experience in the infrared technical area

What the JD emphasized

  • Meticulously load dewars onto vacuum pumps
  • perform precise LN2 boil-off procedures
  • Utilize Residual Gas Analyzer (RGA) instrumentation
  • performing effective debugging
  • Conduct regular maintenance on vacuum pump systems
  • perform dewar leak checks
  • adhering strictly to established procedures
  • Demonstrated expertise in operating and troubleshooting high vacuum systems, leak checkers, and Residual Gas Analyzers (RGAs)
  • Excellent fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination for precision work
  • Strong adherence to established procedures, keen attention to detail