Production Process Technician

Company Overview

Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. 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. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service. 

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate Production Process Technician to join our Powertrain & Electronics team to be the go-to person for executing advanced processes against new and/or complex documentation. The ideal candidate knows how important root-cause identification, communication, and attention to detail are for high quality and high velocity manufacturing. The ideal candidate values issue resolution with focus and motivation.  The role works cross-functionally with manufacturing engineering, planning, quality, continuous improvement, design engineering, supply chain, and more. The role operates in a fast paced and rewarding environment with high expectations for individual and team contribution. 

Responsibilities

• Be an expert responder to process issues in Powertrain & Electronics Production 

• Be an excellent reporter and documenter of complex technical topics in verbal and written communication 

• Execute reworks and repairs on a breadth of Powertrain & Electronics parts 

• Collaborate cross-functionally on process problems to root-cause and put in place corrective actions 

• Drive the resolution of quality issues 

• Develop and maintain 4S+S in the area of the factory where parts with issues are contained, dispositioned, reworked, and repaired 

• Participate in kaizen and 4S+S activities across production lines, collaborating with Continuous Improvement 

• Review and provide feedback on manufacturing process documentation to Process Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering 

• Work alongside Production Technicians in pilot and production manufacturing 

Required

• Minimum 4 years of experience in manufacturing or equivalent 

• Hands-on electromechanical skills 

• Demonstrate organizational skills and attention to details 

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written 

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills 

Desired

• Prior experience working in early-phase pilot and production of complex parts 

• Understanding of bills of material (BOM) and manufacturing execution systems (MES) 

• Experience with light industrial environments 

• Experience working on high-voltage systems and/or complex electromechanical systems 

• Experience creating and following manufacturing procedures 

• Experience in basic wiring and diagnostics 

• Power BI, Jira, First Resonance Ion experience 

• Experience in lean manufacturing 

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $30-$40/hr. 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. 

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.