Power Electronics Assembly Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Archer • San Jose, CA

7h • $25 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise. Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members. This internship is a part of a 10-week full-time summer internship program opportunity. This role will be based at Archer’s headquarters in San Jose, California and relocation or housing will not be provided. Archer is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join Archer. This internship provides a hands-on opportunity to gain practical experience within the Power Electronics Assembly (PEA) Manufacturing team.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a degree for Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a similar field at an accredited university, preferably going into the 3rd or 4th year
• Familiarization with CAD (Archer uses Siemens NX) & GD&T
• Some design experience, along with knowledge of prototype manufacturing methods such as 3D printing and basic machining
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Be adaptable, a quick learner, & have a problem-solving attitude
• Strong organizational skills, technical writing abilities, project management, & project documentation skills
• Able to commit to a 10-week internship

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Familiar with AutoCAD and Minitab

Responsibilities

• Support the Manufacturing team in bringing up production equipment & processes for Power Electronics Assemblies in the Powertrain Pilot Manufacturing Lines
• Sub-Assemblies relevant to the Battery Pack, Electric Engine, & Thrust Unit
• Own projects associated with a manufacturing process to:
• Improve efficiency, performance, and/or quality
• Set up & validate production tools & equipment
• Assist in process development through data analysis, equipment development/fixture design, and specification development for purchased equipment/tools
• Engage actively in problem-solving efforts, offering innovative solutions and troubleshooting issues as they come up
• Work with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, operations, quality, design, and other engineering teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees