Manufacturing Maintenance Technician (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician (Electro-mechanical/Robotics): Maintaining and optimizing automated robotic lines for high-voltage electric propulsion systems with an accent on equipment uptime and preventative maintenance. Focus on troubleshooting complex electro-mechanical systems, PLC diagnostics, and ensuring reliability of precision adhesive and laser weld systems.

Location: San Jose, California, United States. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Salary: $42.00 - $52.00 per hour

Company

Aerospace company building all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to advance sustainable air mobility.

What you will do

• Troubleshoot and maintain complex automation, robotics, and electro-mechanical systems, specifically adhesive dispensing and laser weld systems.
• Execute and improve preventative maintenance (PM) plans to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Partner with internal engineering and external integrators for the installation and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) of new tooling.
• Diagnose root causes of failures using PLCs and industrial control systems.
• Procure and maintain a robust spare parts inventory to minimize mean time to repair (MTTR).
• Design and build shop fixtures and electrical panels to improve safety, quality, or cycle times.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Maintenance or Automation Technician in high-volume manufacturing (Automotive EV or aerospace preferred).
• Associate’s Degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or equivalent industry experience.
• Deep proficiency in troubleshooting pneumatic systems, hydraulic power, and precision mechanical assemblies.
• Experience programming industrial robots (Fanuc preferred) and diagnosing faults using PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred).
• Strong ability to read electrical/pneumatic schematics and mechanical assembly drawings.
• Must be authorized to work in the US (no visa sponsorship provided).

Nice to have

• Experience with high-voltage battery module/pack assembly or powertrain production.
• Familiarity with laser welding, resistance spot welding, or high-voltage battery testing equipment.
• Active NFPA 70E certification.
• Basic machine shop experience (milling, turning, grinding).

Culture & Benefits

• Pay-for-performance culture that rewards contributions to the company's business strategy.
• Commitment to an equitable, inclusive, and diverse workplace environment.
• Safety-focused culture emphasizing LOTO and Arc Flash safety protocols.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge eVTOL aerospace technology.