Engine Technician

Electric Engine Manufacturing Technician

Office Location: San Jose, California

Contract Length: 12 months with extension very likely

Contract type: W2 Contract

Full time contract – 8 hours per day, 5 days per week

This role involves hands-on assembly of electric engines for a leading eVTOL vendor's aircraft, requiring a technician to meticulously follow work instructions, utilize manual and semi-automated equipment, and troubleshoot processes. The position demands experience in mechanical and electronic assembly, proficient use of metrology tools, the ability to interpret technical drawings, and adherence to safety protocols, all while maintaining high workmanship standards and detailed documentation.

What You’ll Do:

As an Electric Engine Manufacturing Technician, you will be in a hands-on role assembling our 4 variants of engines for our eVTOL aircraft. The production line is mostly manual processes, so following work instructions with close attention to detail will be the most important aspect of this role.

Work closely with the engineering teams to support equipment bring-up and process validation

Use manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment to build electric engines which includes inverters, gearboxes, and motors

Troubleshoot equipment and processes

Debug electric engines

Build basic lab fixtures and tools

Perform routine maintenance on equipment

Perform inspections and measurements of product dimensions using basic metrology tools, (calipers, micrometer, depth gauges, measurement microscope, etc…)

What You Need:

Associate's Degree, or 5+ years in manufacturing industry

Direct hands-on build experience with mechanical and electronic assemblies using technical documentation

High workmanship standards

Ability to follow formal build instructions and document deviations

Excellent documentation and written communication; proficient using Microsoft Office

Basic knowledge of drafting standards (read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings) to produce parts and assemblies

Experience using measurement and inspection (caliper, micrometer, height gage, CMM…)

Familiarity with 5S or similar workplace organization methods

Experience following all aspects of maintenance safety protocol (LOTO, 5S, Arc Flash, etc.).

Bonus Qualifications:

IPC Certification or knowledge

Experience working with an R&D environment