At Wisk, we're transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight.We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we're making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there.If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on!

We are looking for an early career Senior Equipment Engineer to join our team. The goal of a Senior Equipment Engineer at Wisk is to ensure that production objectives are met through the strategic deployment of equipment and automation. You will be part of the Production Engineering team that is responsible for creating a world-class high volume aerospace manufacturing facility.

The successful candidate has a background in designing customized equipment to fit unique solutions and is able to adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment. In this role, the candidate must be proactive, forward thinking, and self-motivated with the ability to effectively communicate information and ideas with a cross functional and diverse team.

This is a hybrid work opportunity. At Wisk, this means working onsite at our Mountain View, CA office 2 to 3 days per week with flexibility for the remainder of the days.

What you will do:

As part of the Production organization, and deployed into one or more product groups (Batter, Propulsion, Composites, and/or Integration) you will act as an Equipment Engineer for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market

Become familiar with the Wisk Generation 6 Design. Improve current processes for Quality and Takt time

Design equipment and tooling for internally built components in the propulsion, battery, composites, or integration shops

Work with suppliers on ensuring Wisk standards are upheld for outsourced equipment and automation

Establish plans for preliminary acceptance tests (PAT) and final acceptance tests (FAT)

Play a key role as a designer of new equipment and automation. Be integrated with the team at the beginning of concept through deployment

Work with Manufacturing Engineers and product groups on developing a roadmap for future production automation

Help define and develop process documentation for equipment. Aid Manufacturing with creating work instructions with your equipment

Requirements:

B.S. in a relevant engineering discipline with 5+ years of experience in design, process development, or manufacturing. Progress toward, or completion of, graduate level degrees will be considered toward experience

Demonstrated understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals: structures, mechanisms, materials and analysis.

Strong communication skills, technical writing background, and understanding of vender or supplier interactions

Mechanical design and/or manufacturing experience that includes the use of interpretation of engineering design drawings

Familiarity with engineering CAD tools (NX, Catia, Solidworks), PLM (Teamcenter), and model based product definition

Understanding and implementation of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5)

Ability to work with your hands to build prototype and production level equipment while maintaining shop safety standards and best practices

This role may include up to 10% travel to supplier sites for meetings and acceptance testing

Desired:

Familiarity with Siemens tools (NX, TeamCenter, EasyPlan, Opscenter, etc.)

Experience working on certified aircraft and in a regulated environment (e.g. AS9100, FAA Part 23/25)

Automation design experience at the sub assembly level

Understanding of tool tracking methods and experience in deploying small-scale tracking systems

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six-Sigma principles

Familiar with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Any experience in equipment maintenance, controls, process development, or testing

Compensation and Benefits:

In addition to offering a great work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making electric autonomous flight a reality, at Wisk, we offer excellent total rewards which include a competitive base salary, annual bonus, long term incentive, 401K, health benefits and much more.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range the Company expects to pay:$118,529 - $136,240 per year - The starting base salary within this range for this role varies based on factors such as your geographical location, and your relevant job-related experience that is consistent with a business necessity.

Additional Information

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in the tech industry and aerospace, to apply for our job openings. We consider every candidate who shares our passion for making the impossible possible, even if they may not strictly meet all preferred requirements. We firmly believe that a diverse range of perspectives can profoundly influence both our product and our company culture.

Wisk HQ located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, alternative work schedule (9/80), flexible time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, fruit, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, happy hours and much more.

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