Joby Aviation is seeking a highly experienced and talented individual to improve and optimize our robotic programming activities. Joby is working towards the goal of development, certification and production of a world changing eVTOL aircraft. As the robotic programmer, this individual will have overall responsibility for development, implementation, and training of Joby Aviation’s Automated Tape Placement (ATP)/ Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) and Automated Adhesive Dispense (AAD)programming processes and team.
Responsibilities
· Prototype creating and editing programs that support the large-scale, complex, precision composite aircraft components
· Perform process development & optimization (part setup/fixturing, ATP/AFP/AAD strategy/order of operations, tool selection, speed/feed process parameter selection)
· Identify, select, and procure appropriate tooling for job specific applications (based on part material, geometry, features, tolerances, system rigidity, and equipment capability)
· Developing standardized best practices for the Joby composite processes
· Continuously improve design and production efforts by working closely with the engineering team
Required Qualifications:
· Ability to program, operate, and maintain ATP/AFP/AAD equipment
· Capable of positively interacting in a team environment
· Have strong listening and verbal communication skills
· Rigorous attention to detail and pride in doing precise work
· Knowledgeable about G-code editing, canned cycles, and integrated probing systems
· Must have a basic working knowledge of materials [metals, plastics] and fundamental concepts of mechanics [stress, strain, etc.]
· Willingness to work outside your comfort zone, in a fast paced non-traditional manufacturing environment
· Assembly experience and working knowledge of basic fasteners and hand tools
Bonus Qualifications:
· Experience with HSMWorks/Solidworks, Fusion360, CATIA, and/or Powermill
· Experience with macro programming
· Experience developing and improving CAM post code
· CMM ASQ Certification
· Aerospace manufacturing background in advanced composites, machined parts, aircraft assembly and systems integration
· Experience programming robotic arms