Electric Motors Prototype Technician – R&D

BETA Technologies; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 35,817 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite healthcare

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Lunch provided

Flight lessons

Stock units

Job summary

BETA Technologies in Vermont is seeking an Engineering Technician to help design, assemble, and test electric motor systems for R&D and flight validation. You will rapidly adapt to new developments while delivering quick build turnaround in a collaborative environment.

You will work hands-on with motors, tooling, and documentation, performing quality checks and safety practices around high voltage, and contributing to manufacturing processes and continuous improvement across the propulsion

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and schematics of mechanical and electrical components.
• Competent with hand and power tools.
• Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to pivot and rapidly develop solutions to changing goals.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Passion for sustainability.
• Fabrication, welding and/or machining experience.

Responsibilities

• Assemble or repair electric motors and update build records.
• Support motor testing and flight test setups.
• Perform testing, validation, troubleshooting and manufacturing processes with design engineers.
• Edit and implement technical documentation.
• Conduct in-process quality inspections and address deviations.
• Maintain build logs and use word processing/spreadsheets.
• Develop expertise in electro-mechanical assembly of propulsion systems.
• Uphold safety around high voltage.

Skills

Drawings interpretation

Hand tools

Critical thinking

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Sustainability passion

Safety awareness

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

Two-year degree or certificate

Tools

3DX/Catia CAD

Job description

BETA Technologies in Vermont is seeking an Engineering Technician to help design, assemble, and test electric motor systems for R&D and flight validation. You will rapidly adapt to new developments while delivering quick build turnaround in a collaborative environment.

You will work hands-on with motors, tooling, and documentation, performing quality checks and safety practices around high voltage, and contributing to manufacturing processes and continuous improvement across the propulsion