Senior Equipment Engineer

Overview

Company Overview 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 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. Responsibilities • 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. Required • 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. Desired • 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. Additional Information Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $99,500 - $133,500/yr . 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