Engineering Prototype Technician | Motors R&D

BETA Technologies • South Burlington, VT

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Engineering technicians are critical to the BETA mission, ensuring Electronic Motors (EPU) are designed, built, and tested appropriately to support R&D, flight testing, and other validation needs. As the design develops, engineering technicians will be responsible for rapidly understanding and adjusting to new developments while maintaining quick assembly turnaround.

Requirements

• Ability to Interpret drawings, specifications, and schematics of mechanical and electrical components
• Competent with hand and power tools
• Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail
• Ability to pivot and rapidly develop solutions to changing goals
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment
• Strong communication skills
• Passion for sustainability
• Fabrication, welding and/or machining experience

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience building electric motors
• Previous Computer-Aided Design (CAD) experience – Specifically 3DX/Catia
• Technical knowledge of electrical systems ranging from 24 VDC to 800 VDC
• Two-year degree or certificate from an accredited two (2) year college, university, or technical school

Responsibilities

• Hands-on assembly or repair of electric motors including redlining engineering drawings and creating build records
• Support electric motor testing by taking component measurements, assembling test equipment, installing/removing motors from test equipment, and supporting flight test
• Perform testing, validation, troubleshooting, and manufacturing processes in concert with design engineers
• Assist in editing and implementing technical documentation
• Performing in-process quality inspection tasks, feeling comfortable identifying and raising concern about process deviations and being an integral part of any troubleshooting efforts to solve them
• Maintaining logs and check sheets throughout the build process, which requires proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software
• Develop your expertise concerning electro-mechanical assembly of fully electric propulsion systems
• Respect and foster a culture of safety, including working safely around high voltage

Benefits

• Restricted Stock Units
• Performance Stock Units
• Onsite healthcare in Vermont
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental and vision
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Daily lunch provided
• Flight lessons

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree