Archer · 2 months ago
Electric Engine Manufacturing Technician
Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The Electric Engine Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for assembling electric engines, troubleshooting equipment, and performing inspections while closely collaborating with engineering teams.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing
Responsibilities
Assembling our 4 variants of engines for our Midnight aircraft
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…)
Qualification
Required
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.)
Preferred
IPC Certification or knowledge
Experience with assembling stator windings
Experience working with SAP
Company
Archer
Archer is an aerospace company that developed an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft tailored for urban air mobility systems.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.48BKey Investors
BlackRockStellantis
2025-11-06Post Ipo Equity· $650M
2025-06-12Post Ipo Equity· $850M
2025-02-11Post Ipo Equity· $300M
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