Lead Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)
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Responsibilities
- Lead and support a team of maintenance technicians and electricians
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including:
- 3-phase power (208V, 240V, 480V)
- Motors, VFDs, PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell preferred)
- Control panels and instrumentation
- Maintain and improve critical production equipment such as mixers, dosing systems, cure systems, and inspection equipment
- Support facility systems, including electrical distribution and HVAC (Daikin or similar systems)
- Plan and execute preventive maintenance (PM) and drive reliability improvements
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) to reduce downtime and improve system performance
- Ensure compliance with LOTO, OSHA, and NFPA 70E safety standards
- Support equipment installation, upgrades, and commissioning projects
- Work closely with operations and engineering teams to prioritize and execute work
- Utilize CMMS to manage work orders and maintenance tracking
- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified Electrician (Journeyman or Master Electrician preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- 3-phase electrical systems
- Motor controls and troubleshooting
- PLC basics and control systems
- Proven ability to lead or mentor others in a maintenance environment
- Strong understanding of electrical safety and LOTO procedures
- Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical documents
Requirements
- HVAC certification (EPA Section 608) or hands-on HVAC experience
- Experience in high-safety or regulated environments (e.g., chemical, aerospace, energetics)
- Experience with VFDs, instrumentation, and automation systems
- Familiarity with CMMS systems
- US Salary Range
- $59,000 - $78,000 USD
- Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
- Additional Benefits
- Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
- Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
- Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles:
Benefits
Additional Information
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. The Rocket Motor Systems group designs, develops, and manufactures next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications at Anduril. We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Maintenance Engineer with an electrical focus to support and lead maintenance operations within a high-performance manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a certified electrician with strong industrial experience and working knowledge of HVAC systems who is ready to take on a leadership role. You will play a critical part in ensuring equipment reliability, safety compliance, and operational uptime across both production equipment and facility systems.
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