Electrical Manufacturing Test Engineer

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a motivated and organized Electrical Engineer to join the Manufacturing Test engineering team developing end-of-line (EOL) testers for airborne electronics including low voltage computers, high voltage power electronics, batteries, motors, and actuators. The position is based in our San Carlos location, and the Electrical Engineer will actively work with various teams at Joby Aviation, including Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Production, Quality Engineering, and more. This role will operate in a fast-paced, demanding, and rewarding environment with very high expectations for individual contribution.

Responsibilities

• Work with Design Engineering to define requirements for acceptance testing product designs

• Establish test plans based on the product requirements

• Design and build tester proof of concepts

• Carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time to design and make the testers

• Document testers, including electrical, harness, and circuitry drawings

• Coordinate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Engineering to deploy and qualify testers

• Coordinate with Production and Technical Publications to define the operation, maintenance, and calibration of testers

• Drive continuous improvement on deployed qualified testers

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related field) + 2 years of relevant work experience (or an advanced degree with relevant university project experience, or equivalent work experience)

• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Desired

• Knowledge of Python programming language

• Hands-on skills with diagnostics software, hardware, tools, instruments, general electro-mechanical/mechatronic systems, and measurement techniques

• Experience in electrical schematics and board layout tools

• Ability to perform manual soldering to assemble electronic components on printed circuit boards

• Demonstrated ability to work with different disciplines (i.e., electrical, mechanical, software)

• Demonstrated ability to multitask between multiple projects

• Knowledge of statistics and statistical analyses and experience applying these to factory tests, including concepts such as Gage R&R, Cpk, Standard deviation, etc.

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $87,500 - $151,600/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

 

Joby Aviation is an equal opportunity employer.