Production Technician II/III

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate Production Technician II/III to join our powertrain and electronics 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 make a mark in the transportation industry.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Joby’s safety procedures and protocol
• Build a variety of early-phase pilot and production aircraft parts
• Assemble data for the aircraft parts in our manufacturing execution system (MES)
• Learn and then apply skills through on-the-job (OTJ) training
• Work independently once tasks are assigned and be flexible with priorities provided daily
• Maintain cleanliness in the work area using manufacturing 5S best practices
• Be able to follow instructions and think critically
• Run trials for new products and processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional people to ensure we meet our shared goals as a team
• Provide feedback and document issues found during manufacturing to drive solutions and process improvements
• Participate in the validation of new processes
• Teardown parts when rework or repair is necessary
• Participate in the investigation of quality defects and test failures

Required

• High School diploma or GED equivalent and a minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing or production
• Ability to work shift from Mon-Fri 7:30am - 6:00pm, as well as 1-2 Sat per month, from 7:30am - 4:00pm
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain high standards of work
• Motivated to support the company’s mission
• Able to operate multiple equipment per SOP and basic hand tools (electric and manual)
• Strong work ethic
• Able 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
• Able to lift 25-35 lbs twice per hour and perform repetitive tasks

Desired

• Experience with bills of material (BOM) and/or manufacturing execution systems (MES)
• Experience being a trainee in on-the-job (OTJ) training
• Experience with light industrial environments
• Experience working on high-voltage systems
• Experience with electro-mechanical assemblies
• Experience writing and following manufacturing procedures
• Experience in basic wiring and diagnostics
• IPC J-STD, 610 certification
• Atlassian Jira, First Resonance Ion experience
• Experience in lean manufacturing

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $23-$33/hr per hour . The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Additional Information

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.