Full-Time

Senior Automation Controls Engineer

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Archer

Archer

1,001-5,000 employees

Designs and develops electric vertical takeoff aircraft

Compensation Overview

$115.3k - $135.6k/yr

Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

San Jose, CA, USA

Category
Materials & Structures
Research & Development
Aerospace Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent & related practical experience.
  • 10+ years related experience in medium to high volume manufacturing.
  • Direct experience programming and troubleshooting industrial automation.
  • Experience commissioning and improving Equipment.
  • A record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement.
  • Preventative and Predictive Maintenance through MES algorithms.
  • Strong hands-on and problem solving aptitude.
  • Ability and drive to learn systems quickly.
  • Experience developing production lines from prototype to production.
  • Able to utilize structured problem solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D).
  • Proficiency using Beckoff, Allen Bradley, and Siemens PLC's
  • Expertise with HMI and SCADA based systems such as Ignition.
  • Excellent communicator, both in presentations and written reports.
  • Able to maintain organization and focus in a highly dynamic environment.
  • Evidence of exceptional ability.
  • Ability to travel 20% of the time, both domestically and internationally.
Responsibilities
  • Support manufacturing equipment on the in-house controls team to ensure smooth operation and maximum uptime of production.
  • Participate in first piece builds to characterize and develop both product and process critical parameters to control the manufacturing process.
  • Develop documentation to help ensure operator work standardization during early equipment bring-up.
  • Manage the procurement, construction, acceptance, and deployment of new production/test equipment.
  • Manage integrators during specification, design, buyoff, installation, and ramp of Aircraft Manufacturing and Test equipment.
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams including IT, Production Engineering, EH&S, Quality, Operations, and Product Design regularly.
  • Drive actions to maintain or improve equipment performance as measured by product quality, cycle time, and machine availability.
  • Develop process inputs to MES and SCADA production systems and launch the MES platform with production equipment.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior internships or full-time experience in Aerospace manufacturing engineering or similar role. (Automotive experience also accepted)
  • Relevant test engineering experience with Veristand, Python, etc.
  • Electric motor manufacturing experience.
  • Experience with PLM and ERP software integrations.

Archer designs and develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft aimed at transforming urban transportation. Their aircraft operate by taking off and landing vertically, which allows them to navigate congested city environments efficiently. Archer targets urban commuters, city planners, and transportation networks, offering eco-friendly solutions to reduce the environmental impact of traditional transportation. Unlike many competitors, Archer combines the sale of its eVTOL aircraft with plans for future air taxi services, creating a comprehensive approach to urban air mobility. The company's goal is to promote sustainable air mobility and improve urban commuting experiences.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2020

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Archer secured $300M for eVTOL development, enhancing manufacturing capabilities.
  • FAA approval allows Archer to operate air taxis in Los Angeles by 2028.
  • Archer's strong liquidity position supports its growth and innovation efforts.

What critics are saying

  • Regulatory challenges from FAA and DOT may delay air taxi service deployment.
  • Increased competition from Joby Aviation could challenge Archer's market position.
  • Shift towards defense applications may divert focus from urban air mobility.

What makes Archer unique

  • Archer focuses on sustainable urban air mobility with all-electric eVTOL aircraft.
  • The company targets urban commuters with eco-friendly air taxi solutions.
  • Archer combines direct aircraft sales with potential air taxi services for revenue.

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Defense Daily
Feb 11th, 2025
Archer Secures $300M for eVTOL Development

Archer has raised $300 million for the development of its eVTOL manufacturing capabilities. For more information, contact [email protected] or call 888-707-5814 during business hours. Access to the full content requires a subscription or registration with Defense Daily.

Urban Air Mobility News
Feb 11th, 2025
Archer raises $300M for defense aircraft

Archer has raised an additional $300 million in equity capital to meet strong demand in the defense market for its hybrid aircraft. This funding, with participation from major investors like BlackRock, brings Archer's total liquidity to around $1 billion. The company launched Archer Defense to develop next-gen aircraft, with the first being a hybrid-propulsion, vertical-take-off-and-landing model. Archer's Q4 2024 GAAP operating expenses are estimated between $120 million and $140 million.

SiliconANGLE
Feb 11th, 2025
Archer Aviation secures $300M for defense expansion

Archer Aviation Inc. has raised $300 million from Blackrock and other investors to enhance its focus on defense applications. The funding will support the development of Archer's hybrid aircraft platform and next-generation manufacturing capabilities, including batteries and composites. Archer, known for its electric flying taxi Midnight, has shifted towards defense, signing a $142 million contract with the U.S. Air Force and launching Archer Defense to develop advanced aircraft.

Finsmes
Dec 13th, 2024
Archer Aviation Raises Additional $430M In Funding

Archer Aviation, a San Jose, CA-based aviation technology company, raised additional $430M in additional equity capital

NeoFeed
Dec 12th, 2024
Archer Aviation secures $430M funding boost

Archer Aviation secured a $430 million investment, with participation from Stellantis, United Airlines, and Wellington Management. This follows a $230 million round five months prior. The funds will aid in developing a hybrid military eVTOL with Anduril. Archer, listed via SPAC in 2021, has raised about $2 billion. The company ended Q3 with $502 million in cash and a market value of $3.1 billion. Archer's stock saw a slight dip but has risen 20.1% in 2024.