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.

Job Overview 

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate Power Electronics Manufacturing Engineer to join our Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Engineering Team in San Carlos, CA. The Power Electronics Manufacturing Engineer will​ participate in new product introduction and ramp-up of Joby aircraft powertrains through implementation of manufacturing equipment and new processes, and working closely with cross-functional teams. This individual must be organized and self-driven while possessing an understanding of manufacturing scale-up, mechanical & electrical fundamentals, equipment and quality systems. This position is exciting and rewarding, as the Power Electronics Manufacturing Engineer will promptly see their ideas influence many key areas due to the fast pace of Joby Aviation.

Responsibilities 

• Partner with Design, Quality, Test, and Equipment Engineering to develop world-class power electronics manufacturing processes — driving higher quality, at quantity, and on-time equipment readiness at every build phase
  Design, build, and implement custom manufacturing fixtures and tooling to support power electronics assembly, test, and validation — ensuring robust process control, repeatability, and operator ergonomics from prototype through volume production
• Participate in design and drawing reviews, ensuring implementation of DFA/DFM best practices during all stages of product development
  Drive cross-functional execution with a “one-team” mindset to deliver step-change improvements in safety, quality, throughput, and ergonomics from prototype through ramp to volume production
• Own and evolve continuous improvement strategies (lean, constraint removal, automation introduction, test performance optimization) to improve availability, quality, and line performance across welding, soldering, adhesive dispense, power electronics assembly and end-of-line test
• Author and release high-clarity manufacturing procedures — then drive successful adoption on the production line to ensure flawless build execution at scale
  

Required 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with 2+ years of relevant industry experience
• Solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles and practices
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing process development and execution of process validation activities
• Familiarity with PCBA manufacturing processes, equipment and standards
• Detail-oriented, strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset, with a history of solving technical challenges in a cross-functional team and a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in GD&T per ASME Y14.5 for tolerance stack-up analysis
• Familiarity with DFM/DFA best practices and their practical application
  

Desired 

• Experience in manufacturing in a regulated environment such as 14 CFR Part 21, ISO9001, ISO 13485, TS16949, or equivalent
• Practical knowledge of Class 3 electronics manufacturing and associated requirements (J STD-001, IPC 6012, IPC 610)
• Experience with selective soldering and laser welding processes
• Understanding of SPC (statistical process control) methods and techniques and their practical application