Senior Electric Engine Manufacturing Technician - Archer

San Jose, CA

About the Job

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

What You'll Do:

Work closely with the engineering teams to support equipment bring-up and process validation
Use manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment to build electric engines which includes inverters, gearboxes, and motors
Troubleshoot equipment and processes
Debug electric engines
Build basic lab fixtures and tools
Perform routine maintenance on equipment
Perform inspections and measurements of product dimensions using basic metrology tools, (calipers, micrometer, depth gauges, measurement microscope, etc…)

What You Need:

Associate's Degree, or equivalent
10+ years in manufacturing or battery industry
Direct hands on build experience with mechanical and electronic assemblies using technical documentation
High workmanship standards
Ability to follow formal build instructions and document deviations
Excellent documentation and written communication; proficient using Microsoft Office
Basic knowledge of drafting standards (read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings) to produce parts and assemblies
Experience using and maintaining machine shop equipment and tooling (drill press, bandsaw, grinders, sanders)
Experience using measurement and inspection (caliper, micrometer, height gage, CMM…)
Familiarity with 5S or similar workplace organization methods
Experience following all aspects of maintenance safety protocol (LOTO, 5S, Arc Flash, etc.).
Experience using PLM, MES, and ERP software

Bonus Qualifications:

Knowledge of IPC 610/620 & AC43.13-B
A&P certification
Direct experience building and testing high voltage battery modules and / or packs
Experience with battery end of line testing and battery cyclers
Direct experience programming and troubleshooting industrial automation (PLC, robots, gantries, etc…)
CNC machining and programming experience (CNC Machining Center/Mill/Lathe)

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $35.00/hr - $50.00/hr. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer's People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.

Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.

Source : Archer