Archer busca un Staff Equipment Design Engineer para liderar el diseño, construcción e integración de equipos y automatización personalizados para la fabricación de aeronaves eVTOL. El rol abarca desde conceptos iniciales hasta la puesta en marcha en fábrica, colaborando con equipos de fabricación, powertrain y controles. Se encargará del diseño mecánico y mecatrónico, integración de componentes, y soporte práctico en el piso de producción, con foco en calidad y trazabilidad.

Responsibilities

End-to-End Ownership: Lead the complete lifecycle of custom manufacturing equipment, tooling, and automation—from initial greenfield concepts and engineering analysis through assembly, factory bring-up, and handoff.
Mechanical & Mechatronic Design: Architect complex mechanisms, kinematic systems, and fluid power equipment, executing detailed stress, deflection, and tolerance stack (GD&T) analyses.
Component Integration: Select, size, and integrate off-the-shelf actuators, sensors, and hardware to build high-precision mechatronic systems with open and closed-loop controls.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with design teams on DFM/DFA feedback, document design trade-offs for stakeholders, and advise team members on robust machine architectures.
Hands-On Commissioning & Floor Support: Manage procurement, oversee physical builds, troubleshoot automation on the floor, and refine processes to ensure seamless operational integration.
Continuous Improvement: Develop internal design tools, standards, and workflows to accelerate team productivity and scale our internal equipment building capabilities.

Requirements

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent practical experience) with 5+ years of hands-on equipment design experience.
CAD & Drafting Mastery: Deep proficiency in 2D/3D CAD for creating clean manufacturing layouts, complex assembly models, and fabrication-ready part drawings.
Engineering Fundamentals: Strong foundation in engineering mechanics, machine design, material selection, structural analysis, and GD&T application.
Commissioning & Shop Skills: Proven track record commissioning automated machinery on the factory floor, paired with practical hand-tool and mechanical assembly skills.
Communication & Execution: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to maintain focus, organization, and speed in a fast-paced environment.
Mobility: Ability to travel up to 10% (domestic and international) to support vendor integration and equipment deployments.

Nice to have

Domain Expertise: Prior experience designing equipment for High Voltage Power Systems (HVPS), Electric Propulsion Systems (EPS), or aerospace manufacturing environment.
CAD & Systems Tools: Proficiency with Siemens NX alongside familiarization with PLM, MES, and ERP enterprise software.
Automation & Controls: Direct, hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting industrial automation hardware (PLCs, 6-axis robots, gantries, vision systems).
Fabrication Skills: Practical machining, welding, or hands-on prototyping experience.
Scale Experience: Proven track record bringing manufacturing lines from early-stage prototype phases to full-rate production.