Engine Manufacturing Technician

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 engine packs
• Provide solutions or alternative approaches to solve technical manufacturing problems
• Draft and update standard work instructions to guide others in assembly processes, train others as needed
• 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
• Support team with inventory management
• Work with engineers and facilities technicians to maintain a clean, safe and useable lab manufacturing environment
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment
• Perform inspections and measurements of product dimensions using basic metrology tools, (calipers, micrometer, depth gauges, measurement microscope, CMM, etc…)
• Order and procure tools and materials as required
• Support engineering activities including proof of concept builds

What you need:

• Associate’s Degree, or equivalent 
• 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

Bonus Qualifications: 

• Direct experience building and testing high voltage engine modules and / or packs
• Experience with engine end of line testing and engine cyclers
• Direct experience programming industrial automation (PLC, robots, gantries, etc…)
• Basic CAD design experience (i.e. NX, Catia, Solidworks)
• CNC machining and programming experience (CNC Machining Center/Mill/Lathe)
• Ability to travel 10% of the time

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 [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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 [email protected]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.