Electrical Automation Engineer

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 are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

The primary focus of this position will be building/improving electrical control systems within the Manufacturing Design Engineering team. In addition, there will be some amount of 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 factory
• Work with external integrators to deliver equipment that meets company standards
• Design power distribution, control panel to meet NFPA79, IEC 60204-1 UL 508A standards.
• Design functional safety circuit 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 specification, and pass field labeling.
• Support installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment and tooling with integrators
• Develop, deploy and validate MES interface to equipment
• Build from scratch as well as improve HMIs on ignition V8 perspective
• Support in-line troubleshooting in electrical systems, control panel, field electrical device, and safety interlock circuit issues.
• Develop handoff packages for production/sustaining engineering teams
• Support efforts for continuous improvements by identifying ways to improve quality, throughput, and reduce cost
• Support small scale buck and prototype builds
• Specify/select controls, safety hardware and program all devices for prototype lines/internally developed equipment

What You Need

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science or similar with 2-5+ years of experience
• Hands-on experience as a Electrical Engineer, Controls Engineer, Applications Engineer or Equipment Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems
• Knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, NEC, UL508A)
• Knowledge of Safety Standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA)
• Proficiency in developing pneumatic and electrical schematics in E-Plan/AutoCAD Electrical, to design electrical control panels, power distribution, controls system cabling/wiring and instrumentation.
• Demonstrated understanding of industrial communication protocols
• Experience programming cyclic execution devices such PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Siemens/Beckhoff)
• Experience programming per ISA-88 standard
• Experience programming cartesian, SCARA, articulated robots (Fanuc/Kuka/ABB)
• Experience programming vision systems (iRVision/Cognex/Keyence)
• Experience programming HMI, GUI, SCADA (Ignition V8 Perspective)
• Experience working with database systems such SQL and integrating them with PLC / DAQ
• Experience integrating PLC / MES systems and MES workflow development
• Experience selecting industrial control hardware such as circuit protection, drive systems, feedback devices, data collection devices, safety devices, etc.
• Experience integrating/setting up/using a wide variety of industrial equipment such as dispense systems, torque tools, power transducers, etc.
• Excellent logical-thinking
• Self-driven / hands on attitude
• Be able to travel domestically/internationally 20% of the time.

Bonus Qualifications

• NFPA 70E certification
• RIA certifications (certified vision professional, certified motion control professional)
• Hands-on experience with battery module and/or pack manufacturing
• Experience with PFMEA development
• Experience with NX/teamcenter

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 a base pay between $123,200 - $154,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as 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 will be necessary, specifically inside of the United States and abroad when participating in Machine Acceptance Tests or Machines Tryouts and related project meetings. 

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 people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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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/Individual Recruiters With Whom It Does Not Have A Prior Written Agreement. Archer Reserves The Right To Make Use Of Any Unsolicited Resumes That It Receives And Bears No Responsibility For Payment Of Any Fees Asserted From The Use Of Unsolicited Resumes. If You Are A Recruiting Agency Or Individual Recruiter Wishing To Do Business With Archer, Please Reach Out To People@Archer.Com. All Employment Processes Are Managed By The Archer People Team.