Production Technician IV/V

Joby Aviation•San Carlos, CA

About The Position

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, hands-on Production Technician IV/V to join its powertrain and electronics team. The role supports the manufacture of flight-critical components for Joby’s VTOL electric aircraft in a fast-paced environment. Technicians build complex early-phase pilot and production aircraft parts, learn and apply documented manufacturing procedures, and contribute to trials, process validation, quality investigations, and continuous improvement. The position requires collaboration across teams, flexibility as priorities change, and the ability to work independently after assignments are given. The work shift is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with two Saturdays per month from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The role involves lifting 25–35 pounds twice per hour and performing repetitive tasks. Target base pay is $34–$38 per hour, with compensation determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Joby offers paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and other benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 4 years of experience in manufacturing or equivalent experience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high work standards.
Motivation to support the company’s mission.
Ability to learn documented procedures for complex manufacturing and follow them to manufacture parts successfully.
Strong work ethic.
Ability to adapt to sudden changes in daily priorities.
Team-oriented attitude.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent problem-solving techniques and analytical ability.
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks according to daily plans.
Ability to lift 25–35 pounds twice per hour and perform repetitive tasks.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in early-phase pilot and production work involving complex parts.
Understanding of bills of material (BOM) and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
Experience as a trainee and/or trainer in on-the-job training.
Experience in light industrial environments.
Experience working on high-voltage systems and/or complex electromechanical systems.
Experience with electromechanical assemblies.
Experience writing and following manufacturing procedures.
Proficiency with machining, welding, and general mechanical craftsmanship.
Experience with basic wiring and diagnostics.
Experience with mechanical component assembly and mechanical systems integration.
IPC J-STD and/or IPC-A-610 certification.
Experience with Atlassian Jira and First Resonance Ion.
Experience in lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Follow Joby’s safety procedures and protocols.
Build a variety of complex early-phase pilot and production aircraft parts.
Assemble aircraft-parts data in the manufacturing execution system (MES).
Learn skills through on-the-job training and apply them to assigned work.
Conduct on-the-job training for other production technicians.
Work independently on assigned tasks and adapt to daily priority changes.
Maintain a clean work area using manufacturing 5S best practices.
Follow instructions and apply critical thinking.
Run trials for new products and processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to achieve shared goals.
Provide feedback and document manufacturing issues to support solutions and process improvements.
Participate in validating new processes.
Tear down parts when rework or repair is needed.
Participate in investigations of quality defects and test failures.