Test Technician III/IV
Joby Aviation • Vandalia, Ohio, United States
Salary: 401(k) plan with a compa
Role & seniority: Test Technician, mid-level (3+ years minimum) on the Testing team
Location & work type: Dayton, Ohio, on-site; full-time
Stack/tools: general instrumentation (thermocouple/thermistor, accelerometer, strain gauges, wiring harnesses), electrical test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, Hi-Pot), soldering/wiring/building to print, test stands (electrical/mechanical), environmental chambers; LabVIEW GUI (desirable)
Top 3 responsibilities
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Collaborate with Test Engineers to plan, develop, and execute product testing (reliability and other tests)
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Build, bring up, commission test stands; monitor and document test execution; troubleshoot test stands/instrumentation
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Maintain test enabling equipment, calibrate as needed, own SOPs for assigned test assets, and close Jira tickets related to test/lab activities
Must-have skills
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High school diploma/GED or higher
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3+ years in a fast-paced environment
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Hands-on experience with electrical/test instrumentation and equipment
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Soldering/wiring; debugging and problem-solving on test assets
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Ability to work cross-functionally with a positive, can-do attitude
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Experience with maintaining organized test areas and 5S compliance
Nice-to-haves
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FAA DO-160 testing or similar
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Experience with HV equipment
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LabVIEW data acquisition experience
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Compensation note: base pay $29-$40/hour plus RSUs; comprehensive benefits package offered
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Company context: Equal Oppo
Full Description
Joby 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. 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 onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service. Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate, and hands-on individual to join our Testing team at Dayton as a Test Technician. As part of the testing team, you will work closely with test engineers to execute testing related activities that support reliability and/ or other testing on equipment, sub-system and systems. Responsibilities Work closely with Test Engineers to understand test activities needed to plan, develop and execute product testing Participate in daily and weekly priority alignment meetings to stay in sync with changing needs of the business Provide support in building, bring-up and commissioning of various test stands including but not limited to electrical, mechanical and other related work Maintain test execution log and ensure that critical observations are properly documented and communicated to the broader team When issues are encountered while executing test, aid in trouble shooting test stand and instrumentation Responsible for ensuring test enabling equipment are in proper working condition and are calibrated as needed Own Standard Operating Procedure for assigned Test Assets Setup, execute, and monitor validation and reliability tests at component and system level as per approved test plan Close out assigned Jira tickets for test and lab related activities Procure and maintain necessary tools and hardware to keep testing area organized and efficient Be the assigned area champion and embrace lab 5S philosophy and ensure that it is well maintained. Required High school diploma/ GED or higher 3+ years of demonstrated work experience working in a fast-paced environment Experience with general instrumentation such as thermocouple/ thermistor, accelerometer, strain gauges, wiring harness etc Hands-on exposure to general electrical test equipment such as multimeter, oscilloscopes, Power analyzers, Hi-Pot tester etc Ability to be hands-on with experience in soldering, wiring and building/ debugging to print Experience in troubleshooting electrical/mechanical or other issues related to test equipment Exposure to environmental chambers or similar test assets including operation, maintenance and repair Ability to maintain a positive can-do attitude and working with cross-functional team is a must Experience in using hand/ power tools and perform other duties as assigned Desired Prior experience performing FAA DO-160 testing or other testing Prior experience handling HV equipment Experience with Labview GUI for data acquisition Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $29-$40/hour. 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. Additional Information Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer