Archer · 4 hours ago
Powertrain Sustaining Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $154K/yr
3+ years expArcher is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, focused on building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. They are seeking a Sustaining Engineer to ensure the reliability and performance of their advanced powertrain manufacturing systems in a high-volume production environment.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support high-volume production and respond to equipment and process escalations (day and night shift roles available)
Troubleshoot complex electromechanical manufacturing systems and drive containment, corrective actions, and long-term improvements
Lead root cause analysis and eliminate recurring failure modes impacting uptime and OEE
Provide hands-on technical leadership during extended downtime events
Own station- and line-level performance metrics and execute improvement projects
Lead equipment upgrades, repairs, and CAPEX projects with a focus on reliability and manufacturability
Develop and improve SOPs, work instructions, and standard processes
Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Product Engineering to resolve process deviations and non-conformances
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering (or equivalent experience)
3+ years sustaining, commissioning, or optimizing equipment in a highly automated, high-volume manufacturing environment (aerospace, EV, or semiconductor manufacturing preferred)
Proven ability to improve manufacturing performance metrics such as OEE
Strong troubleshooting and structured problem-solving skills (e.g., 5 Whys, DMAIC, 8D)
Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
Clear communicator with a high-ownership, bias-for-action mindset
You bring deep expertise in at least one area, with the expectation to grow into adjacent systems: Equipment Design & Specifications, Process Development & MES, Controls / Automation (PLCs, industrial systems), Robotics or advanced manufacturing equipment
Working knowledge of automated assembly, test systems, industrial sensors/actuators, and factory systems is expected and will deepen over time
Preferred
Experience with eMotor or battery manufacturing
PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff)
Robotics, vision systems, or MES integration
NFPA 70E or RIA certifications
PFMEA development, NX, or Teamcenter experience
Company
Archer
Archer is an aerospace company that developed an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft tailored for urban air mobility systems.
1001-5000 employees
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
Leadership Team
Adam Goldstein
Founder and CEO
Tom Muniz
Chief Technology Officer
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