Manufacturing Technician, Electric Propulsion System jobs in United States
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Archer · 9 hours ago

Manufacturing Technician, Electric Propulsion System

positionSan Jose, California, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$35/hr - $50/hr
date5+ years exp

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, focused on advancing sustainable air mobility through all-electric aircraft. The Electric Propulsion System Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for assembling components for the Midnight aircraft, ensuring high quality standards and troubleshooting issues during assembly and testing processes.

AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing
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Responsibilities

Assemble and test custom mechanisms
Assemble the engine, integrated tilt mechanism, and propeller system
Work closely with the engineering teams to support process validation
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues
Debug issues during assembly and test processes
Ensure all quality standards are followed to ensure safety of aircraft
Build basic lab fixtures and tools, and give feedback for improvements
Perform routine maintenance on equipment
Perform inspections and measurements of product dimensions using basic metrology tools (calipers, micrometer, depth gauges, feeler gauges, measurement microscope, borescope, etc.)
Document and report quality findings

Qualification

Mechanical assembly experienceMeasurementInspection toolsTechnical documentation proficiencyMicrosoft Office proficiencyDrafting standards knowledgeFastening operations experience5S familiarityMaintenance safety protocolAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Direct hands-on build experience with mechanical assemblies using technical documentation with strong mechanical aptitude
Experience with fastening operations, bearing presses, and other mechanical assembly processes
Ability to follow formal build instructions and document any deviations from those instructions or requirements
High workmanship standards with attention to detail
Proficient using Microsoft Office
Basic knowledge of drafting standards (read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings) to understand parts and assemblies
Experience using measurement and inspection (calipers, micrometer, depth gauges, feeler gauges, measurement microscope, borescope, etc.)
Familiarity with 5S or similar workplace organization methods
Experience following all aspects of maintenance safety protocol (LOTO, 5S, Arc Flash, etc.)

Preferred

Associate's Degree, or 5+ years in aerospace (preferred) or automotive industry
Experience using ERP and MES softwares
Experience working with safety critical aerospace components
Experience working in an R&D environment

Company

Archer

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Archer is an aerospace company that developed an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft tailored for urban air mobility systems.
dateFounded in 2020
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.archer.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.48B
Key Investors
BlackRockStellantis
2025-11-06Post Ipo Equity· $650M
2025-06-12Post Ipo Equity· $850M
2025-02-11Post Ipo Equity· $300M

Leadership Team

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Adam Goldstein
Founder and CEO
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Tom Muniz
Chief Technology Officer
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