Powertrain Manufacturing Test Engineer
- Countries
- USA
- Job Types
- software & tech, operations
- Experience
- mid
- Organization Types
- aerospace, transportation & mobility
- Location
- San Jose
- Posted Date
- Company
- Archer Aviation
- Salary
- $126,700.0 - $158,400.0 annually
AI Summary
Job Description
Lead end-of-line and in-process test development for High Voltage batteries and electric motors. Design and deploy manufacturing test strategies, specify, validate, and commission production test equipment. Program, maintain, and optimize automated test equipment, analyze production test data, and support FAI and production qualification. Troubleshoot test equipment and production issues on the factory floor.
Hard Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent
- 3+ years of manufacturing test engineering experience
- EV battery or electric motor production experience preferred
- Hands-on experience with production test equipment and automated electrical test systems
- Strong understanding of high-voltage safety, battery and motor manufacturing processes
- Experience with battery testing (capacity, IR, balancing, BMS configuration)
- Experience with motor testing (back-EMF, insulation, ESS, dyno, torque/speed characterization)
- Proficiency in test data analysis, SPC, and manufacturing test data systems (MES)
- Experience bringing production test equipment from prototype through mass production
- Strong troubleshooting skills across test equipment, product, and process issues
- Comfortable working on the production floor with technicians and operators
- Ability to create, validate, and sustain manufacturing test procedures and work instructions
- Solid communication skills and experience working cross-functionally
Soft Requirements
- Direct experience in battery module/pack and/or electric motor manufacturing
- Familiarity with battery and motor production processes
- Experience with BMS or motor controller programming and EOL configuration
- Knowledge of industrial communications and PLC-based automation
- Experience with dynamometer testing, power electronics, or motor control
- Exposure to aerospace manufacturing, AS9100, or eVTOL programs
- Experience with lean manufacturing and production ramp-ups
- Ability to support multiple shifts during critical production phases