Powertrain (EPS) Manufacturing Technician Lead

Responsibilities

• Support and guide the team by assisting with onboarding and training junior members
• Partner with engineering teams to support equipment bring-up and process validation
• Execute complex assemblies of electric engines, including inverters, stators, gearboxes, and motors
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues regarding electric engines and equipment disruptions
• Assemble basic lab fixtures and assembly tools to support build flows
• Perform detailed inspections and product measurements using metrology tools
• Maintain line health through routine equipment maintenance and workspace calibration

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent industry experience
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience
• 3+ years specifically focused on electric engine assembly
• Experience in R&D, NPI, or early-stage production environments
• Strong hands-on experience with complex mechanical and electronic assemblies
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, schematics, and blueprints
• Proficiency with measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and CMM
• Familiarity with 5S organization and safety protocols like LOTO and Arc Flash

Preferred Qualifications

• Active IPC Certifications or strong knowledge of IPC standards
• Direct experience with stator windings
• Experience utilizing SAP or similar enterprise ERP systems

About the Company

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.