Process Technician

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

This role is for a Process Technician at Anduril Industries, a defense technology company. The technician will operate and maintain specialized vacuum and cryogenic systems for IDCA production, monitor and troubleshoot systems using RGA instrumentation, maintain equipment and cleanroom environments, and document processes and data. The role requires an Associate's degree or equivalent experience, expertise in vacuum systems, and strong attention to detail. While the company utilizes AI and advanced technologies, this specific role focuses on manufacturing processes and equipment maintenance, not direct AI/ML development.

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
  • 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
  • Proficiency in using hand tools and various mechanical/electrical measurement equipment
  • Ability to read mechanical assembly drawings and rudimentary schematics
  • Strong adherence to established procedures
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
  • U.S. Person status

Nice to have

  • Experience in the infrared technical area

What the JD emphasized

  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities