Senior Battery Engineering Technician

Joby Aviation•San Carlos, CA

9h•$44 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate technician to join our powertrain team and help build flight-critical components for our VTOL electric aircraft. The Joby Aviation team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive, and hands-on individuals, operating in a very fast-paced and rewarding environment. Come help us build advanced electrical powertrains as we try to make a mark in the transportation industry. This is a full-time, onsite position in San Carlos, CA.

Requirements

4-5+ years of experience on high voltage battery systems.
Experience with manual and machine shop tools such as a mill, lathe or welder (laser, TIG, MIG).
Experience soldering and integrating circuit board assemblies.
Knowledge of bonding processes, tools and materials.
Ability to work in hazmat PPE for extended periods .
Experience working with hazardous materials and following safety guidelines for handling battery components.
Able to work in a fast paced environment and maintain high standards of work.
Team oriented attitude.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience with industrial environments and procedures.
Experience working in a production environment.
Post-secondary education or training in a technical field.
Knowledge of additive and subtractive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Working closely with the Battery Engineering team to build and test battery systems.
Documenting work and creating work instructions.
Working on high voltage systems.
Building test articles, fixtures and reworking parts/assemblies.
Applying sensors and thermocouples to test articles
Building systems enclosures for test stands.
Cleaning and organization of battery build/test lab space.
Support battery thermal event testing and test space cleaning.
Handling, packaging, labeling, and disposing of hazardous battery materials in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Discharging and disposal of battery cells.
Maintaining stock of supplies and requesting resupply as needed