Battery Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

10-week internship

Job summary

Archer invites a motivated engineering intern to join our HV Power Systems Manufacturing Design Engineering team at our San Jose, CA headquarters for a 10-week summer program. This hands-on internship offers exposure to fixture design, equipment commissioning, and prototype build activities, with close collaboration to the Product Design team.

We value strong CAD/drafting skills, attention to detail, analytical thinking, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an engineering/manufacturing/mechatronics/industrial engineering degree.
• Strong interest in equipment and machine design.
• Experience with CAD and drafting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Self-managed and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Aligned with Archer's core values.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and build of fixtures and manufacturing equipment for Battery Pack processes.
• Collaborate with Product Design to provide DFM feedback.
• Support new equipment installation, commissioning and launch.
• Support Battery Pack Prototype Builds.
• Create detailed documentation for handoff to the build team.
• Write manufacturing work instructions for the build team.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues as they arise.
• Assist with data analysis, algorithm development and visualization for process development.

Skills

Equipment design

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Self-management

Results oriented

Core values alignment

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing related degree

Tools

CAD

Drafting

Job description

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.

This internship is a part of a 10-week full-time summer internship program opportunity. This role will be based at Archer's headquarters in San Jose, California and relocation or housing will not be provided.

Archer is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join Archer. This internship provides a hands-on opportunity to gain practical experience within the HV Power Systems Manufacturing Design Engineering team. The successful candidate will work closely with our experienced engineering team, gaining exposure to various aspects of the engineering process.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in the design and build of fixtures and manufacturing equipment for Battery Pack Manufacturing processes
• Collaborate with Product Design team to provide DFM feedback
• Support new equipment installation, commissioning and launch
• Support with Battery Pack Prototype Builds
• Create detailed documentation for handoff to the build team
• Write Manufacturing Work instructions for the build team
• Troubleshoot equipment issues as they arise
• Assist with data analysis, algorithm development and visualization for process development

What You Need:

• Currently enrolled in a degree program related to engineering, manufacturing, mechatronics engineering, mechanical design engineering or industrial engineering at an accredited university, preferably a Junior going in to your Senior year
• Strong Interest in equipment and machine design
• Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Self-managed and committed to working in a fast-paced environment
• Results focused
• Aligned with Archer's core values

Bonus Qualifications:

• Formula SAE team member or personal projects are a plus
• Knowledge of Google suite applications
• Knowledge or Past projects/internships in Machine Vision (preferably Keyence) or PLC Programming (Allen-Bradley/Siemens/Beckhoff)
• Battery/EV/eVTOL knowledge or experience
• Experience with a programming language preferably Python
• Experience in data analysis/MathLab/PowerBI

Summer 2026 Internship Program Details:

• This internship is a part of a 10-week full-time summer internship program opportunity. Program dates are:
  • *We will not be able to accommodate interns outside of these two program dates.
• • May 26, 2026 - July 31, 2026
  • June 15, 2026 - August 21, 2026
• This role will be based at Archer in San Jose, CA.
• Relocation and housing will not be provided.

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 $25.00 - $35.00 per hour. 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 [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by‑case basis.

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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 [e-mail]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.