<div>Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence (“AI”) solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.</div>About The TeamAs part of the mission at Archer, we’re scaling production of our High Voltage Electric Propulsion System — the heart of our eVTOL aircraft, which includes both our Electric Propulsion  System (EPS) and High-Voltage Power System (HVPS) assemblies.We are looking for a high-caliber Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to join our TechOps Powertrain team. In this role, you will transition equipment ownership from our design teams to direct operations. You will be responsible for equipment uptime, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement for our automated robotic lines.This is a multidisciplinary electro-mechanical role. If you are an expert troubleshooter who thrives in fast-paced,  high-volume automated environments, knows how to read PLCs to diagnose faults, and takes pride in keeping lines running flawlessly, we want to talk to you.What You’ll Do:<ul><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Own Floor Uptime: Rapidly troubleshoot and maintain complex automation, robotics, and electro-mechanical systems, with a strong focus on high-precision adhesive dispensing systems, laser weld systems, and EOL test systems.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Preventative Maintenance: Execute and actively improve preventative maintenance (PM) plans and schedules to maximize equipment reliability.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Commissioning &amp; Integration: Partner with external integrators and internal engineering teams to support the installation, commissioning, and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) of new manufacturing equipment and tooling.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Automation Diagnostics: Troubleshoot complex PLC, robotic, and industrial control systems to identify root causes of equipment failures.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Spare Parts Management: Organize, procure, and maintain a robust spare parts inventory to minimize mean time to repair (MTTR).</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Continuous Improvement: Design and build basic shop/line fixtures and electrical panels to improve safety, quality, or cycle times.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Leadership on the Floor: Mentor and share technical knowledge with junior technicians and operators.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Typical work schedule is Monday–Friday, Day Shift with mandatory overtime during peak production pushes.</li></ul>What You Need:<ul><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience as an Equipment Maintenance, Controls, or Automation Technician in a high-volume manufacturing environment (Automotive EV, aerospace, or advanced automation preferred).</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Education: Associate’s Degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or equivalent hands-on military/industry experience.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Electro-Mechanical Expertise: Deep proficiency in troubleshooting pneumatic systems, hydraulic power, lubrication loops, and precision mechanical assemblies.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Controls &amp; Robotics: Experience teaching/programming industrial robots (Fanuc preferred) and diagnosing faults using PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred).</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Schematics &amp; Standards: Strong ability to read electrical/pneumatic schematics and mechanical assembly drawings. Familiarity with Electrical Standards (NFPA79, NEC) and Safety Standards (ANSI/RIA 15.06, OSHA).</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Floor Safety: Unwavering commitment to safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash safety, and 5S standards.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Drive: A self-motivated, "handle business" attitude with excellent logical-thinking and diagnostic skills.</li></ul>Bonus Qualifications:<ul><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Direct experience maintaining automated equipment for High-Voltage Battery module/pack assembly or powertrain production.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Familiarity with laser welding, resistance spot welding, or high-voltage battery testing equipment.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Active NFPA 70E certification.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Basic machine shop experience (milling, turning, grinding) for quick fixture modifications.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Ability to travel up to 10% of the time to support integrator buy-offs.</li></ul>Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting an hourly rate between $48.00 - $72.00. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Archer is committed to provide a safe workplace and a safe aircraft. This is a safety sensitive designated role. Employment in safety sensitive positions is contingent on successful passage of a background check and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screening.Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.<div><hr>Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's <a href="https://archer.com/legal/personnel-candidate-privacy-policy">Candidate Privacy Policy</a>.Certain positions may be eligible for visa sponsorship.Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to <a href="mailto:People@archer.com">People@archer.com</a>. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.</div>

Archer is designing and developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for use in urban air mobility networks. Archer&rsquo;s mission is to unlock the skies, freeing everyone to reimagine how they move and spend time. Archer's team is based in Santa Clara, CA. To learn more, visit www.archer.com.

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

<div>Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence (“AI”) solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.</div>About The TeamAs part of the mission at Archer, we’re scaling production of our High Voltage Electric Propulsion System — the heart of our eVTOL aircraft, which includes both our Electric Propulsion  System (EPS) and High-Voltage Power System (HVPS) assemblies.We are looking for a high-caliber Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to join our TechOps Powertrain team. In this role, you will transition equipment ownership from our design teams to direct operations. You will be responsible for equipment uptime, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement for our automated robotic lines.This is a multidisciplinary electro-mechanical role. If you are an expert troubleshooter who thrives in fast-paced,  high-volume automated environments, knows how to read PLCs to diagnose faults, and takes pride in keeping lines running flawlessly, we want to talk to you.What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Own Floor Uptime: Rapidly troubleshoot and maintain complex automation, robotics, and electro-mechanical systems, with a strong focus on high-precision adhesive dispensing systems, laser weld systems, and EOL test systems.</li><li>Preventative Maintenance: Execute and actively improve preventative maintenance (PM) plans and schedules to maximize equipment reliability.</li><li>Commissioning &amp; Integration: Partner with external integrators and internal engineering teams to support the installation, commissioning, and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) of new manufacturing equipment and tooling.</li><li>Automation Diagnostics: Troubleshoot complex PLC, robotic, and industrial control systems to identify root causes of equipment failures.</li><li>Spare Parts Management: Organize, procure, and maintain a robust spare parts inventory to minimize mean time to repair (MTTR).</li><li>Continuous Improvement: Design and build basic shop/line fixtures and electrical panels to improve safety, quality, or cycle times.</li><li>Leadership on the Floor: Mentor and share technical knowledge with junior technicians and operators.</li><li>Typical work schedule is Monday–Friday, Day Shift with mandatory overtime during peak production pushes.</li></ul>What You Need:<ul><li>Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience as an Equipment Maintenance, Controls, or Automation Technician in a high-volume manufacturing environment (Automotive EV, aerospace, or advanced automation preferred).</li><li>Education: Associate’s Degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or equivalent hands-on military/industry experience.</li><li>Electro-Mechanical Expertise: Deep proficiency in troubleshooting pneumatic systems, hydraulic power, lubrication loops, and precision mechanical assemblies.</li><li>Controls &amp; Robotics: Experience teaching/programming industrial robots (Fanuc preferred) and diagnosing faults using PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred).</li><li>Schematics &amp; Standards: Strong ability to read electrical/pneumatic schematics and mechanical assembly drawings. Familiarity with Electrical Standards (NFPA79, NEC) and Safety Standards (ANSI/RIA 15.06, OSHA).</li><li>Floor Safety: Unwavering commitment to safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash safety, and 5S standards.</li><li>Drive: A self-motivated, "handle business" attitude with excellent logical-thinking and diagnostic skills.</li></ul>Bonus Qualifications:<ul><li>Direct experience maintaining automated equipment for High-Voltage Battery module/pack assembly or powertrain production.</li><li>Familiarity with laser welding, resistance spot welding, or high-voltage battery testing equipment.</li><li>Active NFPA 70E certification.</li><li>Basic machine shop experience (milling, turning, grinding) for quick fixture modifications.</li><li>Ability to travel up to 10% of the time to support integrator buy-offs.</li></ul>Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting an hourly rate between $48.00 - $72.00. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Archer is committed to provide a safe workplace and a safe aircraft. This is a safety sensitive designated role. Employment in safety sensitive positions is contingent on successful passage of a background check and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screening.Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.<div><hr />Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's <a href="https://archer.com/legal/personnel-candidate-privacy-policy">Candidate Privacy Policy</a>.Certain positions may be eligible for visa sponsorship.Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to <a href="mailto:People@archer.com">People@archer.com</a>. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.</div>

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