Engineering Prototype Technician | Motors 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

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.

Engineering technicians are critical to the BETA mission, ensuring Electronic Motors (EPU) are designed, built, and tested appropriately to support R&D, flight testing, and other validation needs. As the design develops, engineering technicians will be responsible for rapidly understanding and adjusting to new developments while maintaining quick assembly turnaround.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation

• Hands-on assembly or repair of electric motors including redlining engineering drawings and creating build records
• Support electric motor testing by taking component measurements, assembling test equipment, installing/removing motors from test equipment, and supporting flight test
• Perform testing, validation, troubleshooting, and manufacturing processes in concert with design engineers
• Assist in editing and implementing technical documentation
• Performing in-process quality inspection tasks, feeling comfortable identifying and raising concern about process deviations and being an integral part of any troubleshooting efforts to solve them
• Maintaining logs and check sheets throughout the build process, which requires proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software
• Develop your expertise concerning electro-mechanical assembly of fully electric propulsion systems
• Respect and foster a culture of safety, including working safely around high voltage

Minimum 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

Above and Beyond Qualifications

• Previous experience building electric motors
• Previous Computer-Aided Design (CAD) experience – Specifically 3DX/Catia
• Technical knowledge of electrical systems ranging from 24 VDC to 800 VDC
• Two-year degree or certificate from an accredited two (2) year college, university, or technical school

The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and we're happy to discuss during the interview process.

Compensation

$26 - $35 USD

BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You’ll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.