Staff Process and Equipment Engineer

About the role

At Archer, we’re scaling production of our High Voltage Electric Propulsion System — the heart of our eVTOL aircraft, which includes the High Voltage Battery, Electric Motor and Propeller assemblies and represents one of the most technically demanding, highly automated manufacturing systems in our factory. We’re seeking a Sr. Process and Equipment Engineer to play a critical role in keeping the powertrain manufacturing systems running at peak performance.

Responsibilities

• Support high-volume production and respond to equipment and process escalations
• Troubleshoot complex electromechanical manufacturing systems and drive containment, corrective actions, and long-term improvements
• Lead root cause analysis and eliminate recurring failure modes impacting uptime and OEE
• Own station- and line-level performance metrics and execute improvement projects
• Lead equipment upgrades, repairs, and CAPEX projects with a focus on reliability and manufacturability
• Develop and improve SOPs, work instructions, and standard processes
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Product Engineering to resolve process deviations and non-conformances

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 6+ years sustaining, commissioning, or optimizing equipment in a highly automated, high-volume manufacturing environment (aerospace, EV, or semiconductor manufacturing preferred)
• Proven ability to improve manufacturing performance metrics such as OEES
• Strong troubleshooting and structured problem-solving skills (e.g., 5 Whys, DMAIC, 8D)
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Clear communicator with a high-ownership, bias-for-action mindset

Qualifications

• You bring deep expertise in at least one area, with the expectation to grow into adjacent systems: Equipment Design & Specifications, Process Development & MES, Controls / Automation (PLCs, industrial systems), Robotics or advanced manufacturing equipment
• Working knowledge of automated assembly, test systems, industrial sensors/actuators, and factory systems is expected and will deepen over time

Technical Depth

• Experience with eMotor or battery manufacturing
• PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff)
• Robotics, vision systems, or MES integration
• NFPA 70E or RIA certifications
• PFMEA development, NX, or Teamcenter experience