Battery Manufacturing Technician

DroneTalks; San Jose (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An innovative aerospace company is seeking a skilled Battery Manufacturing Technician to support the assembly of high voltage battery packs. This role involves working closely with engineering teams, troubleshooting equipment, and mentoring fellow technicians. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the manufacturing or battery industry, showcasing strong soldering and assembly skills. Join a forward-thinking firm committed to sustainability and diversity, where your contributions will help shape the future of air mobility. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in manufacturing or battery industry required.
• Direct hands-on experience with mechanical and electronic assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment bring-up and process validation.
• Build high voltage battery packs using various equipment.
• Mentor other technicians and draft standard work instructions.

Skills

Soldering

Electronics fabrication

Wire harness assembly

Documentation skills

Mechanical assembly

Troubleshooting

Basic metrology

Maintenance safety protocols

Programming industrial automation

CNC machining

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLM software

MES software

ERP software

Machine shop equipment

Measurement tools (calipers, micrometer)

Job description

Archer is looking for a new Battery Manufacturing Technician.

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. They are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Their sights are set high and their problems are hard, and they believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes them smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift them all to success. They are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces their differences, and supports and celebrates all of their 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 high voltage battery packs
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes
• Debug high voltage battery packs
• Draft and update standard work instructions to guide others in assembly processes, train others as needed
• Mentor other technicians
• Design and build basic lab fixtures and tools
• Operate machine shop equipment to create simple components and fixtures
• Procure, install, organize and maintain shop and equipment
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment
• Perform inspections and measurements of product dimensions using basic metrology tools (calipers, micrometer, depth gauges, measurement microscope, CMM, 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 quality workmanship standards
• Ability to follow formal build instructions and document deviations
• Strong soldering, electronics fabrication and wire harness assembly skills
• 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
• 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)
• Ability to travel 10% of the time

At Archer, they aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow their business. They drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position, they are targeting a base pay between $35.00-$44.00/hour. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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. They do not discriminate based upon race, colour, 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.