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Full-Time

Senior Battery Manufacturing Technician

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Archer

Archer

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft

Automotive & Transportation
Hardware
Energy
Social Impact
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$35 - $44Hourly

Expert

San Jose, CA, USA

Category
Propulsion
Research & Development
Aerospace Engineering
Requirements
  • Associate’s Degree, or equivalent
  • 10+ years in manufacturing or battery industry
  • Direct hands on build experience with mechanical and electronic assemblies using technical documentation
  • High quality workmanship standards
  • Ability to follow formal build instructions and document deviations
  • Strong soldering, electronics fabrication and wire harness assembly skills
  • 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 and maintaining machine shop equipment and tooling (drill press, bandsaw, grinders, sanders)
  • 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.).
  • Experience using PLM, MES, and ERP software
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with the engineering teams to support equipment bring-up and process validation
  • Use manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment to build high voltage battery packs
  • Troubleshoot equipment and processes
  • Debug high voltage battery packs
  • Draft and update standard work instructions to guide others in assembly processes, train others as needed
  • Mentor other technicians
  • Design and build basic lab fixtures and tools
  • Operate machine shop equipment to create simple components and fixtures
  • Procure, install, organize and maintain shop and equipment
  • Perform routine maintenance on equipment
  • Perform inspections and measurements of product dimensions using basic metrology tools, (calipers, micrometer, depth gauges, measurement microscope, CMM, etc…)

Archer is developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban air mobility networks, with a focus on innovating in powertrain technologies to enable the commercialization of eVTOL aircraft. The company is building a proprietary electric powertrain system that is significantly more power dense and higher efficiency than what is in the market today, while maintaining a long service life.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.4B

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

57%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Archer's collaboration with Southwest Airlines and other major partners could lead to widespread adoption of eVTOL technology, revolutionizing urban air mobility.
  • The completion of high-volume manufacturing facilities positions Archer to scale production rapidly, meeting growing demand for eVTOL aircraft.
  • Strong financial investments and strategic agreements, such as those with Abu Dhabi, provide a solid foundation for accelerated growth and market expansion.

What critics are saying

  • The nascent eVTOL market faces regulatory hurdles that could delay commercial operations and impact revenue.
  • High dependency on successful integration and performance of new technologies, such as high-volume battery pack manufacturing, poses operational risks.

What makes Archer unique

  • Archer Aviation focuses on electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, setting it apart from traditional aviation companies.
  • Strategic partnerships with major airlines like Southwest and mobility platforms like KakaoMobility enhance Archer's market reach and operational capabilities.
  • Significant investments from industry giants like Stellantis and agreements with Abu Dhabi underscore strong financial backing and confidence in Archer's technology.