Electric Engine Manufacturing Technician

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is seeking an Electric Engine Manufacturing Technician in San Jose, CA to assemble 4 variants of engines for the Midnight aircraft. The role emphasizes following detailed work instructions on a production line with both manual and automated equipment, ensuring high workmanship and safe practices.

You will work closely with engineering, validate processes, and perform inspections using metrology tools.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree, or 5+ years in manufacturing industry.
• Experience in an R&D or early production environment.
• Direct hands-on build experience with mechanical and electronic assemblies using technical documentation.
• High workmanship standards.
• Ability to follow formal build instructions and document deviations.
• Excellent documentation and written communication; proficient using Microsoft Office.
• Basic knowledge of drafting standards (read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings).
• Experience using measurement and inspection (caliper, micrometer, height gauges, CMM).
• Familiarity with 5S or similar workplace organization methods.
• Experience following all aspects of maintenance safety protocol (LOTO, 5S, Arc Flash).

Responsibilities

• Assemble engines and components for the Midnight aircraft variants on the production line.
• Collaborate with engineering to support equipment bring-up and process validation.
• Use manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment to build electric engines (inverters, stators, gearboxes, motors).
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes; debug electric engines.
• Build basic lab fixtures and tools; perform routine maintenance.
• Inspect and measure product dimensions using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and similar tools.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Reading drawings

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Calipers

Micrometer

Height gauges

CMM

Microsoft Office

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.

What You’ll Do:

As an Electric Engine Manufacturing Technician, you will be in a hands-on role assembling our 4 variants of engines for our Midnight aircraft. The production line is mostly manual processes, so following work instructions with close attention to detail will be the most important aspect of this role.

• Work closely with the engineering teams to support equipment bring-up and process validation
• Use manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment to build electric engines which includes inverters, stators, gearboxes, and motors
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes
• Debug electric engines
• Build basic lab fixtures and tools
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment
• Perform inspections and measurements of product dimensions using basic metrology tools, (calipers, micrometer, depth gauges, measurement microscope, etc…)

What You Need:

• Associate's Degree, or 5+ years in manufacturing industry
• Experience in an R&D or early production environment
• Direct hands-on build experience with mechanical and electronic assemblies using technical documentation
• High workmanship standards
• Ability to follow formal build instructions and document deviations
• 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 measurement and inspection (caliper, micrometer, height gauges, CMM…)
• Familiarity with 5S or similar workplace organization methods
• Experience following all aspects of maintenance safety protocol (LOTO, 5S, Arc Flash, etc.).

Bonus Qualifications:

• IPC Certification or knowledge
• Experience with assembling stator windings
• Experience working with SAP

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 $35.54 - $50.00. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to provide a safe workplace and a safe aircraft. This is a safety sensitive designated role. Employment in safety sensitive positions is contingent on successful passage of a background check and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screening.

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.

Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.

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.