Drimva

Joby Aviation

Senior/Staff Power Electronics Manufacturing Engineer

$120K–$188K

San Carlos, CA · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2024

Experience
5+ years of relevant industry experience.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

About the job

Leads manufacturing process development, equipment implementation, and production ramp-up for Joby aircraft powertrain and power electronics.

What you'll do

  • Develop motor manufacturing processes with Design, Quality, Test, and Equipment Engineering, supporting quality and equipment readiness across build phases.
  • Lead cross-functional improvements in safety, quality, throughput, ergonomics, and production-line performance from prototype through volume production.
  • Author manufacturing procedures and drive their adoption on the production line.

What they ask for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • Solid mechanical engineering foundation and hands-on manufacturing process development and validation experience.
  • Experience with electric motor assembly, power electronics, or complex electro-mechanical systems, including tooling and equipment.
  • Proficiency in GD&T per ASME Y14.5, SPC methods, and delivering products from concept through full-scale production.

Nice to have

  • Manufacturing experience in a regulated environment such as 14 CFR Part 21, ISO9001, ISO 13485, TS16949, or equivalent.
  • Familiarity with PCBA manufacturing; experience with selective soldering and laser welding.

Pay

USD $119,800 - $187,600/year base pay

Tools

GD&T, ASME Y14.5, SPC, PCBA, 14 CFR Part 21, ISO9001, ISO 13485, TS16949

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