Archer
Overview
Senior Equipment Design Engineer at Archer. Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise. Archer is committed to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences.
What you’ll do
Own the full life cycle of manufacturing equipment projects from specification to deployment
Create concept designs for green field manufacturing processes
Contribute to design for manufacturing and automation feedback
Document and present design trade offs to project stakeholders
Perform engineering analysis of systems and components to validate equipment designs
Design and analyze mechanisms and system kinematics
Identify, select, and size off the shelf actuators and sensors to meet project requirements
Complete system design of mechatronic and fluid power equipment, with both open and closed loop controls
Analyze the stress and deflection of machine components
Select proper materials and mechanical components
Perform tolerance stack analyses of systems
Manage procurement and assembly of all components in system design
Support equipment bring up, process development, and equipment handoff to operations
Troubleshoot equipment issues on the factory floor
What you need
3+ years work experience and Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronic, or an equivalent & related practical experience
Experience commissioning and improving equipment
Proficiency using 2D & 3D CAD to generate manufacturing layouts, assembly models, and detailed part drawings for fabrication
Demonstrated experience in engineering analysis and GD&T
Excellent communicator, both in presentations and written reports
Able to maintain organization and focus in a highly dynamic environment
Proficiency with hand tools
Prefer ability to travel 10% of the time, both domestically and internationally
Bonus Qualifications
Development of electric powertrain manufacturing equipment and process
Prior internships or full-time experience in Aerospace manufacturing engineering or similar role
NX software experience
Machining, welding, fabrication experience
Experience developing production lines from prototype to production
Experience with PLM, MES, and ERP software
Direct experience programming and troubleshooting industrial automation (PLC, robots, gantries, etc.)
Additional information Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Archer is committed to providing a safe workplace and a safe aircraft. This is a safety-sensitive designated role. Employment in safety-sensitive positions is contingent on successful passage of a background check and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screening.
Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with 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 people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Archer information collected as part of any job applications is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy. Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time. Archer is 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 on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters without a prior written agreement. For recruitment inquiries, contact People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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What you’ll do
Own the full life cycle of manufacturing equipment projects from specification to deployment
Create concept designs for green field manufacturing processes
Contribute to design for manufacturing and automation feedback
Document and present design trade offs to project stakeholders
Perform engineering analysis of systems and components to validate equipment designs
Design and analyze mechanisms and system kinematics
Identify, select, and size off the shelf actuators and sensors to meet project requirements
Complete system design of mechatronic and fluid power equipment, with both open and closed loop controls
Analyze the stress and deflection of machine components
Select proper materials and mechanical components
Perform tolerance stack analyses of systems
Manage procurement and assembly of all components in system design
Support equipment bring up, process development, and equipment handoff to operations
Troubleshoot equipment issues on the factory floor
What you need
3+ years work experience and Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronic, or an equivalent & related practical experience
Experience commissioning and improving equipment
Proficiency using 2D & 3D CAD to generate manufacturing layouts, assembly models, and detailed part drawings for fabrication
Demonstrated experience in engineering analysis and GD&T
Excellent communicator, both in presentations and written reports
Able to maintain organization and focus in a highly dynamic environment
Proficiency with hand tools
Prefer ability to travel 10% of the time, both domestically and internationally
Bonus Qualifications
Development of electric powertrain manufacturing equipment and process
Prior internships or full-time experience in Aerospace manufacturing engineering or similar role
NX software experience
Machining, welding, fabrication experience
Experience developing production lines from prototype to production
Experience with PLM, MES, and ERP software
Direct experience programming and troubleshooting industrial automation (PLC, robots, gantries, etc.)
Additional information Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Archer is committed to providing a safe workplace and a safe aircraft. This is a safety-sensitive designated role. Employment in safety-sensitive positions is contingent on successful passage of a background check and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screening.
Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with 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 people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Archer information collected as part of any job applications is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy. Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time. Archer is 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 on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters without a prior written agreement. For recruitment inquiries, contact People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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