Aerospace Stator Manufacturing Technician

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is seeking a Stator Manufacturing Technician in San Jose to build stators for all-electric engines. The role focuses on hands-on assembly, winding, inspection, and collaboration with Manufacturing and Design Engineering for development and validation.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or 5+ years in manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and experience reading drawings. Safety, 5S discipline, and documentation are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a technical field or 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Experience in an R&D, prototype, or early production manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on experience assembling mechanical and/or electronic components using technical documentation.
• High standards for workmanship, quality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow formal work instructions and accurately document deviations.
• Strong written communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings and basic drafting standards.
• Experience using measurement and inspection equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMMs, etc.).
• Familiarity with 5S or similar workplace organization methodologies.
• Experience following maintenance and manufacturing safety protocols (LOTO, arc flash, ESD, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Assemble stators and support electric engine subassemblies using manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment (e.g., stators, motors, inverters, gearboxes)
• Execute winding, insulation, impregnation, and mechanical assembly processes for stator builds
• Work closely with Manufacturing and Design Engineering teams to support equipment bring-up, process development, and validation activities
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve equipment and process issues to support continuous improvement
• Diagnose and debug stator-related issues during build and test
• Build and modify basic lab fixtures, tooling, and test aids as needed
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on production and lab equipment
• Conduct in-process and final inspections using basic metrology tools (calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, measurement microscopes, etc.)
• Accurately document build issues, process deviations, inspection results, and manufacturing parameters
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with 5S and safety protocols

Skills

Hands-on assembly

Reading drawings

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

CMMs

Job description

Archer is seeking a Stator Manufacturing Technician in San Jose to build stators for all-electric engines. The role focuses on hands-on assembly, winding, inspection, and collaboration with Manufacturing and Design Engineering for development and validation.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or 5+ years in manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and experience reading drawings. Safety, 5S discipline, and documentation are essential for success.