Powertrain Manufacturing Test Engineer
Archer · San Jose, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $126,700 - $158,400
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Archer's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 93% of Archer's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Archer
- high 156 stale, 5 reposted of 158 open
- Hiring momentum
- 226 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Archer's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Archer.
About this role
As a Powertrain Manufacturing Test Engineer at Archer, you will lead the development of end-of-line and in-process testing for high voltage batteries and electric motors, focusing on performance, safety, and system integration. Your role involves designing manufacturing test strategies, programming automated test equipment, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency and quality. You will also analyze test data, troubleshoot issues on the factory floor, and maintain test procedures and documentation.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Archer as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent
- 3+ years of manufacturing test engineering experience; EV battery or electric motor production strongly preferred
- Hands-on experience with production test equipment and automated electrical test systems
- Strong understanding of high-voltage safety, battery and motor manufacturing processes
- Experience with battery testing (capacity, IR, balancing, BMS configuration) and motor testing (back-EMF, insulation, ESS, dyno, torque/speed characterization)
- Proficiency in test data analysis, SPC, and manufacturing test data systems (MES)
Nice to have
- Direct experience in battery module/pack and/or electric motor manufacturing
- Familiarity with battery and motor production processes (welding, winding, balancing, automated assembly)
- Experience with BMS or motor controller programming and EOL configuration
- Knowledge of industrial communications (CAN, Ethernet/IP, Modbus) and PLC-based automation
- Experience with dynamometer testing, power electronics, or motor control
What you get
- Base pay between $126,700 - $158,400
- Pay-for-performance culture
- Commitment to diversity and inclusivity
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs
- Potential for visa sponsorship
Worth weighing
- Safety sensitive role requiring background check and drug screening
- Job description may not cover all responsibilities and qualifications
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Listed by Archer on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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