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 in 2025.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Equipment Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering Team. The successful candidate will serve as the subject matter expert on equipment issues, including electrical/PLC, robotics, mechanical, machining, hydraulics/pneumatics, and more. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership in driving cross-functional collaboration projects to completion on or ahead of schedule, proactively lead improvement projects, and effectively multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• Design and Build Custom Automation Equipment: Lead the design, development, and construction of custom industrial automation equipment to meet specific manufacturing needs.
• Lead Diagnostics and Root Cause Analysis: Diagnose complex equipment failures, identify root causes, and communicate effective action plans to the team.
• Expert Training and Development: Serve as an expert-level trainer on all machines within assigned areas and be responsible for training and developing other employees to up-level their skills.
• Preventative Maintenance Leadership: Develop, implement, and enhance preventative maintenance documents and schedules.
• Equipment Reliability Projects: Design and execute Equipment Reliability Improvement Projects to enhance operational efficiency.
• Major Repairs and Rebuilds: Oversee and perform significant equipment repair and rebuilds, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Spare Part and Inventory Management: Lead spare part analysis, inventory development, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Preventive Measures Implementation: Investigate and implement countermeasures to prevent repetitive equipment breakdowns.
• Business Case Development: Develop comprehensive business cases for improvement projects and equipment acquisitions, ensuring alignment with company goals. 

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive Experience: 7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Advanced CAD Proficiency: Expertise in CATIA or similar 3D CAD software.
• Prototyping Experience: Extensive experience with rapid prototyping in small to medium volume production.
• Manufacturing Process Knowledge: In-depth understanding of relevant manufacturing processes and engineering materials.
• Mechatronics and Pneumatics: Comprehensive experience with system designs utilizing mechatronic and pneumatic components.
• Hands-on Skills: Advanced machine shop skills, including the use of lathes, mills, welders, and other machine shop equipment.
• Project Execution: Proven track record in executing projects from initial concept development through final commissioning.
• Control Panel Design: Extensive experience in machine control panel wiring and design.
• PLC Experience: Knowledge and exposure to industrial Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Custom Equipment Design: Proven experience in designing and building custom industrial automation equipment.

• RTM Process Knowledge – Expertise in resin flow dynamics, injection pressures, curing cycles, and vacuum-assisted molding techniques.
• Composite Materials Expertise – Deep understanding of fiber reinforcements (carbon, glass, aramid), resin systems (epoxy, polyester, vinyl ester), and core materials.
• Mold & Tooling Design – Familiarity with mold construction, thermal management strategies, and sealing techniques critical for RTM.
• Injection & Vacuum Systems – Hands-on experience with resin injection pumps, pressure regulation, vacuum-assisted infusion, and process optimization.
• Curing & Thermal Processing – Proficiency in controlled curing environments, including ovens, autoclaves, heat blankets, and temperature management techniques.

Statistics show that under-represented groups, such as women and other minority groups, don’t apply to a job unless they meet 100% of the required qualifications. At Joby, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all requirements.  We believe that a successful workplace is diverse, equitable and inclusive. We value all perspectives; we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  If you are excited about this role, want to reinvent it and contribute to the Joby mission; please apply anyway. Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $91,000 - $184,200 per year salary. 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