Archer
Powertrain Manufacturing Test Engineer
About this role
Archer, an aerospace company in San Jose, is seeking a Powertrain Manufacturing Test Engineer to lead the development and deployment of testing systems for high-voltage batteries and electric motors used in their all-electric aircraft. You'll design manufacturing test strategies, manage automated test equipment, and collaborate across teams to ensure production quality and safety for their next-generation propulsion systems.
What you'll do
- Lead end-of-line and in-process test development for high-voltage batteries and electric motors
- Design and deploy manufacturing test strategies including hipot, insulation resistance, and electromagnetic performance testing
- Specify, validate, and commission production test equipment with factory acceptance testing
- Program and optimize automated test equipment, sequences, and data collection systems
- Analyze production test data to identify trends and implement corrective actions
- Support first article inspection, production qualification, and troubleshoot on the factory floor
What they're looking for
- Manufacturing test engineering
- EV battery and electric motor production experience
- Automated test equipment (ATE) programming and maintenance
- High-voltage safety and testing protocols
- Test strategy and validation design
- Data analysis and root cause troubleshooting
- CAD and manufacturing process documentation
- Cross-functional collaboration
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Archer
Archer develops all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for sustainable aviation. The company is hiring engineers across electrical integration, software, aerodynamics, and controls to build and validate autonomous flight systems, propulsion architectures, and aircraft design.
View all jobs at ArcherLikely interview questions
- Tell us about your experience designing and deploying end-of-line test strategies for high-voltage batteries or electric motors. What test parameters did you prioritize and why?
- Describe your experience with automated test equipment (ATE) programming and optimization. How have you handled pass/fail logic debugging or data collection issues in production?