Powertrain Manufacturing Test Engineer

About this role

Archer, an aerospace company in San Jose, is seeking a Powertrain Manufacturing Test Engineer to lead the development and deployment of testing systems for high-voltage batteries and electric motors used in their all-electric aircraft. You'll design manufacturing test strategies, manage automated test equipment, and collaborate across teams to ensure production quality and safety for their next-generation propulsion systems.

What you'll do

• Lead end-of-line and in-process test development for high-voltage batteries and electric motors
• Design and deploy manufacturing test strategies including hipot, insulation resistance, and electromagnetic performance testing
• Specify, validate, and commission production test equipment with factory acceptance testing
• Program and optimize automated test equipment, sequences, and data collection systems
• Analyze production test data to identify trends and implement corrective actions
• Support first article inspection, production qualification, and troubleshoot on the factory floor

What they're looking for

• Manufacturing test engineering
• EV battery and electric motor production experience
• Automated test equipment (ATE) programming and maintenance
• High-voltage safety and testing protocols
• Test strategy and validation design
• Data analysis and root cause troubleshooting
• CAD and manufacturing process documentation
• Cross-functional collaboration