Battery Module Manufacturing Engineer

XWING; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Joby Aviation in San Carlos, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own equipment design and process development for battery modules, scaling from prototype to low-volume production and planning for high-volume production.

You will work with cross-functional teams, improve workstations, design new tools, and author MES procedures for production use; collaborate with design and test teams; participate in strategy decisions.

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional teamwork.
• Proactive, driven, self-starter attitude.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve existing production workstations, tools and procedures.
• Own design of new processes, tools, and equipment for upcoming projects.
• Directly collaborate with Production team to support training.
• Author Manufacturing Execution System (MES) procedures for Production team to use.
• Participate in cross functional work with Product Design and Test teams on current process/equipment/tool development.
• Participate in program level strategy decisions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Self-starter

Education

BS in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent

Job description

Battery Module Manufacturing Engineer

Job Locations: US-CA-San Carlos

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate Manufacturing Engineer to join our Powertrain & Electronics Manufacturing Engineering Team in San Carlos, CA. The Manufacturing Engineer will own the manufacturing equipment design and process development of Joby Aviation aircraft battery modules, working closely with a cross-functional team. This individual must be highly organized and self-driven, with a deep understanding of mechanical, process, and industrial engineering fundamentals, to successfully scale projects from prototype to low-volume production while maintaining a vision for high-volume production. This position is exciting and rewarding, as the Manufacturing Engineer will promptly see their ideas influence many key areas due to the fast pace of Joby Aviation.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve existing production workstations, tools and procedures
• Own design of new processes, tools, and equipment for upcoming projects
• Directly collaborate with Production team to support training
• Author Manufacturing Execution System (MES) procedures for Production team to use.
• Participate in cross functional work with Product Design and Test teams on current process/equipment/tool development
• Participate in program level strategy decisions

Required

• BS in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent
• 2+ years of relevant industry experience
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals
• Excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills while working with cross-functional teams
• Passion for diving into the details and providing constructive feedback to the team and other cross-functional teams
• Proactive, driven, and a self-starter personality

Desired

• Experience in manufacturing in a regulated environment such as 14 CFR Part 21, ISO9001, ISO 13485, TS16949, or equivalent

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $70,304 - $110,000/yr. 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.

Additional Information

Joby is an equal opportunity employer.