Motor Assembly Technician - Electric Engine Powertrain

What you’ll do:

• Work closely with the Manufacturing Engineering Team to support builds of product builds of product, bringing up equipment and maintaining Manufacturing lines.
• Particitpates in engineering prototype builds
• Design and build basic lab fixtures and tools
• Procure, install, organize and maintain shop and equipment
• Support team with inventory and ordering.
• Organize lab benches and stock room
• Fabricate wire harnesses based on schematics
• Work with engineers and facilities technicians to maintain a clean, safe and useable lab and shop space
• Perform routine maintenance of environmental chambers
• Operate a Lathe and Mill to create simple components and fixtures
• Perform inspections and measurements of product dimensions using basic Quality Control measuring tools, CMM, calipers, micrometer, depth gauges, measurement microscope etc.
• Order and procure tools and materials as required
• As Archer grows you will collaborate with Production Engineering, EH&S, Quality, Operations, and Product Design regularly.
• Provide solutions or alternative approaches to solve basic technical manufacturing problems
• Support engineering activities including prototype development, proof of concept studies, process and assembly validation.
• Help develop, draft, and update assembly documentation to guide others in assembly processes, train others as needed

What you need:

• Associate’s Degree, or equivalent 
• Extensive practical experience as an automotive or electronics engineering technician.
• Direct hands on build experience with mechanical and electronic assemblies
• Strong soldering, electronics fabrication and wire harness skills
• Hands on Mechanical building experience with torque tools
• High quality workmanship standards, ability to test continuity and isolation of a wire harness
• Experience with product testing, including (but not limited to):
• Environmental stress testing
• Electrical testing
• Mechanical / structural testing
• Preferred: Valid High Voltage training certificate from an OEM or demonstrated working knowledge of battery powered systems
• Excellent documentation and written communication; proficient using Microsoft Office
• Basic knowledge of drafting standards (read and interpret construction and mechanical drawings) to produce parts and assemblies
• Preferred: Basic CAD design experience (i.e. NX, Catia, Solidworks)
• Knowledge of the machining properties of various materials (steel, aluminum, bronze, plastics)
• Preferred: CNC machining and programming experience (CNC Machining Center/Mill/Lathe)
• Experience with internal and external threading processes
• Experience using and maintaining shop equipment and tooling (drill press, bandsaw, grinders, sanders)
• Experience using measurement, inspection and scribing tools (caliper, micrometer, height gage, scribe, …)
• Familiarity with 5S or similar workplace organization methods
• Experience building high quality engineered assemblies using technical drawings
• Experience following all aspects of maintenance safety protocol (LOTO, 5S, Arc Flash, etc.).
• Ability to occasionally conduct physically demanding test activities and ability to lift 50 lbs
• Prefer ability to travel 20% of the time.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Direct experience with aviation builds and assembly
• Passion for electric motors, aviation and eVTOLs

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $40-50 an hour. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.