Senior / Staff Automation Controls Engineer - Joby Aviation

Joby Overview:Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service in 2025.Overview:

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate individual to join our Powertrain and Electronics team as a Senior/Staff Automation Controls Engineer in San Carlos, CA. As part of this team, you will be responsible for full-stack design of electrical hardware and controls software for custom assembly and test machines that build Joby S4 aircraft. This position requires a relentless drive for engineering excellence and the ability to find balance between complex competing objectives and priorities. The Joby Aviation team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive, and hands-on individuals, operating in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service.

Responsibilities:

• Lead electrical and software system development for manufacturing equipment from proof of concept to low volume production
• Work closely with Design and Manufacturing engineers to develop equipment that meets product and process requirements
• Work closely with Test engineers to develop first-generation manufacturing test equipment
• Apply engineering first principles throughout the equipment design process to create cost-effective implementations of complex electrical test equipment used in manufacturing
• Develop full designs, drawing packages, BOMs and diagrams for the electrical and controls systems of manufacturing equipment
• Design electrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA and UL508A requirements
• Procure custom and off-the-shelf hardware, managing suppliers on an as needed basis
• Design, write, and debug object-oriented PLC software in Structured Text IEC 61131-3 (Twincat)
• Create HMI and data collection tools using Ignition (Perspective)
• Create software solutions for communicating with specialized hardware and integrating data into databases and data visualization platforms using API’s
• Manage code using Github
• Lead equipment integration of designs and ensure that the systems meet initial design requirements, while remaining flexible to the constraints of a fast-moving workplace
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and electrical test equipment

Required:

• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering or a relevant discipline
• 6+ years of work experience in relevant industry
• Proficiency in PLC programming using Structured Text IEC 61131-3 (Twincat), Python, and Ignition
• Strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to work with many different people and manage working relationships
• Proficiency in electrical schematic creation (Autocad Electrical)
• Experience in control system design of automated manufacturing equipment
• Experience in software system architecture and data acquisition methods for manufacturing equipment connecting PLCs, SCADA, and MES
• System designs utilizing mechatronic and pneumatic components
• Hands on experience building and wiring electrical panels
• Experience with project execution from initial concept development through to final commissioning

Desired:

• 8+ years of work experience in relevant industry
• Experience with Beckhoff Hardware
• Experience with electrical schematic design using AutoCAD Electrical
• Knowledge of servo/drive system design and integration a plus
• Experience with HMI/SCADA development and integration using Ignition (Perspective)
• Experience developing software across multiple platforms using various languages and industrial automation protocols
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA and UL508A

EEO:

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $123,400 - $205,000 per year salary. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

 

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.