Electrical Automation Engineer

Overview

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. We design, manufacture, and operate an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise. We value diversity in the workplace and are committed to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces differences and supports all team members.

The primary focus of this position is building and improving electrical control systems within the Manufacturing Design Engineering team, with some related machine controls depending on bandwidth and interest.

What You'll Do

• Assist in the development of a high-volume production system, from early process feasibility studies to production at a greenfield site
• Assist in development of Equipment Development Standards and templates to drive hardware / software standardization across the factory
• Work with external integrators to deliver equipment that meets company standards
• Design power distribution and control panels to meet NFPA79, IEC 60204-1, and UL 508A standards
• Design functional safety circuits to meet ISO 13849-1
• Provide machine design feedback from an electrical / controls and machine / operator safety perspective and drive implementation with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to regulatory standards, Archer standards, equipment specifications, and successful field labeling
• Support installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment and tooling with integrators
• Develop, deploy, and validate MES interfaces to equipment
• Build from scratch as well as improve HMIs on ignition V8 perspective
• Support in-line troubleshooting of electrical systems, control panels, field electrical devices, and safety interlock circuits
• Develop handoff packages for production / sustaining engineering teams
• Support continuous improvements by identifying ways to improve quality, throughput, and reduce cost
• Support small-scale buck and prototype builds
• Specify and select controls, safety hardware, and program all devices for prototype lines and internally developed equipment

What You Need

Bonus Qualifications

Archer aims to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership necessary to grow the business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $123,200 - $154,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is looking for candidates with location flexibility. The role will ultimately be based in San Jose, California. Travel flexibility is necessary, especially inside the United States and abroad when participating in Machine Acceptance Tests or Machines Tryouts and related project meetings.

Archer is committed to providing a safe workplace and a safe aircraft. This is a safety-sensitive designated role. Employment in safety-sensitive positions is contingent on successful passage of a background check and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screening.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer's People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.

Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies or individual recruiters without a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to consider unsolicited resumes and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees. If you are a recruiting agency or recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please contact People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.

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