Lead Powertrain (EPS) Manufacturing Technician

About The Team

As part of the mission at Archer, we’re scaling production of our cutting-edge Electric Propulsion System (EPS) — the heart of our eVTOL aircraft. EPS comprises the Electric Motor, Inverter and Propeller assemblies.

As a Lead Powertrain (EPS) Manufacturing Technician, you will act as a pivotal technical contributor on the floor, bringing deep electromechanical assembly mastery to our electric engine lines. In this role, you will lead by technical example—executing high-precision developmental and production builds, solving complex rework challenges, and ensuring rigorous parts traceability.

In this position, you will initially focus on day shift to build process mastery, establish cross-pod relationships, and gain hands-on familiarity with our build streams, with long-term potential to anchor and guide our expanding off-shift/swing operations as production scales.

What You’ll Do:

• Execute Concurrent Build Streams: Assemble complex electric powertrain hardware with extreme precision and discipline across parallel workflows—including developmental builds, 1.0 production runs, and engine rework.
• Lead by Technical Example: Act as a go-to technical subject-matter expert on the floor; support peer onboarding, share best practices with technicians across pods (Rotor, Inverter, Propulsion), and help establish seamless cross-shift handoffs.
• Complex Electromechanical Assembly: Build, fit, and integrate electric propulsion components (inverters, stators, rotors, gearboxes) using precision manual tools, custom fixtures, and semi-automated equipment within cleanroom and controlled environments.
• Troubleshoot & Diagnose: Interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and CAD models to troubleshoot ambiguous build disruptions, isolate root causes, and execute critical rework procedures.
• Maintain Traceability & Process Integrity: Ensure absolute segregation and tracking of parts, lots, and build records to prevent cross-contamination between prototype and remanufactured hardware on a shared floor.
• Partner with Engineering: Collaborate closely with manufacturing and quality engineering to validate build documentation, assist with assembly tool bring-up, provide design-for-manufacturability feedback, and support process maturation.
• Quality Assurance & Metrology: Conduct detailed inspections and dimensional verification using precision metrology tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, torque analyzers) to maintain aerospace-grade standards.

What You Need:

• Education & Experience: An Associate’s Degree (or equivalent industry experience) paired 5+ years of electromechanical manufacturing/assembly experience, including 3+ years directly focused on Electric Vehicle (EV) powertrains, electric motors, high-voltage battery systems, or complex electromechanical assemblies.
• Thriving in Ambiguity: Proven track record in NPI, R&D, prototype, or early-stage manufacturing environments where standard operating procedures are still evolving.
• Schematic Mastery: Strong proficiency reading and interpreting electrical wiring diagrams, schematics, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications.
• Controlled Environment Experience: Familiarity working within cleanroom, clean-manufacturing, or ESD-controlled environments.
• Traceability & Organizational Discipline: Extreme attention to detail with proven ability to track components, document build deviations, and manage multi-configuration hardware.
• Schedule Flexibility: Ability to work standard daytime hours during initial onboarding and ramp-up, with flexibility to transition to swing/off-shift schedules as operational needs expand, including overtime as required.
• Workplace Safety: Solid understanding of 5S methodologies and strict adherence to electrical and industrial safety protocols (LOTO, Arc Flash awareness).

Bonus Qualifications:

• Active IPC certifications (IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, or J-STD-001).
• Hands-on experience with stator winding, rotor balancing, or inverter sub-assembly.
• Experience utilizing SAP, MES, or modern production/inventory tracking ERP systems.
• Prior experience mentoring technicians or serving as an informal trainer/lead in a fast-paced environment.

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting an hourly base pay between $55.00 - $72.00. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to provide 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 to 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 [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.