Equipment Maintenance Technician

Joby Aviation•Vandalia, OH

1d•$29 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Equipment Maintenance Technician to join our Manufacturing Engineering Team. The successful candidate will serve as the subject matter expert on equipment issues, including electrical/PLC, robotics, mechanical, machining, hydraulics/pneumatics, and more. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership by driving cross-functional collaboration projects to completion on or ahead of schedule, proactively leading improvement projects, and effectively multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

High school diploma, technical trade school certification, or an Associate degree in Mechatronics, Advanced Manufacturing, or a related technical field
5+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with a proven track record of executing projects from initial concept through final commissioning
Extensive experience with rapid prototyping and building custom industrial automation equipment in small to medium volume production
Advanced machine shop skills, including the proficient use of lathes, mills, welders, and other machine shop fabrication equipment
Comprehensive experience troubleshooting and working with system designs utilizing mechatronic and pneumatic components
Extensive hands-on experience in machine control panel wiring and design, alongside direct technical knowledge and exposure to industrial Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Technical expertise in resin flow dynamics, injection pressures, curing cycles, and vacuum-assisted molding techniques (RTM), with a deep understanding of fiber reinforcements and resin systems
Familiarity with mold construction, thermal management strategies, and sealing techniques critical for composite processing
Proficiency working within controlled curing environments, including ovens, autoclaves, heat blankets, and associated temperature management techniques
Exposure to or expertise in CATIA or similar 3D CAD software for analyzing mold, tooling, or equipment layouts

Nice To Haves

Expertise in resin flow dynamics, injection pressures, curing cycles, and vacuum-assisted molding techniques
Expertise in CATIA or similar 3D CAD software
Deep undestanding of fiber reinforcements (carbon, glass, aramid), resin systems (epoxy, polyester, vinyl ester), and core materials
Familiarity with mold construction, thermal management strategies, and sealing techniques critical for RTM
Hands-on experience with resin injection pumps, pressure regulation, vacuum-assisted infusion, and process optimization
Proficiency in controlled curing environments, including ovens, autoclaves, heat blankets, and temperature management techniques

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and construction of custom industrial automation equipment to meet specific manufacturing needs
Diagnose complex equipment failures, identify root causes, and communicate effective action plans to the team
Serve as an expert-level trainer on all machines within assigned areas and be responsible for training and developing other employees to up-level their skills
Develop, implement, and enhance preventative maintenance documents and schedules
Design and execute Equipment Reliability Improvement Projects to enhance operational efficiency
Oversee and perform significant equipment repair and rebuilds, ensuring minimal downtime
Lead spare part analysis, inventory development, and cost reduction initiatives
Investigate and implement countermeasures to prevent repetitive equipment breakdowns
Develop comprehensive business cases for improvement projects and equipment acquisitions, ensuring alignment with company goals