Battery Engineering Technician

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate technician to join our powertrain team and help build flight-critical components for our VTOL electric aircraft. The Joby Aviation team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive, and hands-on individuals, operating in a very fast-paced and rewarding environment. Come help us build advanced electrical powertrains as we try to make a mark in the transportation industry.

This is a full-time onsite position (San Carlos, CA).

• Working closely with Engineering to build and test battery systems.
• Documenting work and creating work instructions.
• Working on high voltage systems.
• Building Module/Pack down to cell level
• Building test articles, fixtures and reworking parts/assemblies.
• Applying sensors and thermocouples to test articles
• Building systems enclosures for test stands.
• Cleaning and organization of battery build/test lab space.
• Cleaning test lab space and test articles after burn tests. Will require working in a Tyvek suit.
• Handling, packaging, labeling, and disposing of hazardous battery materials in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Discharging and disposal of battery cells.
• Maintaining stock of cleaning supplies and requesting resupply as needed.

• 3+ years of experience on high voltage systems working on batteries.
• Ability to use machines in a shop: mill, lathe, welding (laser, TIG, MIG).
• Experience working with PCBA. Soldering.
• Knowledge of the processing and joining methods of materials.
• Experience working with hazardous materials and following safety guidelines for handling battery components.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment and maintain high standards of work.
• Team oriented attitude.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Experience with industrial environments and procedures.
• Experience working in a production environment.
• Technical/Engineering related school or training.
• Knowledge of additive and subtractive manufacturing.

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $31-50/hr 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer