Workshop Technician

At Heart Aerospace we develop the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers, an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 400 km. Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade. Your mission We are looking for a Prototype Workshop Technician to join our growing team. This is a hands-on role that combines mechanical and electrical assembly, prototype fabrication, and workshop development. You will support the build and integration of test rigs, sub-systems, and full-scale prototypes as we develop our electric aircraft. You’ll also play a critical role in setting up and maintaining our prototyping workshop, ensuring it is safe, functional, and efficient. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Prototype Assembly & Fabrication: * Support the assembly of mechanical and electrical components for prototypes and test rigs. * Assist with wiring, soldering, crimping, and integration of electrical systems and harnesses. * Perform basic machining, 3D printing, and fabrication tasks (e.g., cutting, drilling, and fastening). * Collaborate with engineers to build, test, and iterate on functional prototypes. Workshop Development & Support: * Help set up workshop infrastructure, including tools, benches, safety systems, and inventory. * Maintain an organized and well-equipped workshop environment. * Manage tool calibration, equipment maintenance, and consumable supplies. Team Collaboration: * Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams. * Provide feedback on design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA). You'll Bring These Qualifications: * Technical diploma or equivalent experience in mechanical, electrical, or mechatronic systems. * 3+ years of proven hands-on experience in prototype assembly (mechanical and electrical). * Comfortable with hand tools, power tools, and workshop equipment. * Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics. * Good communication and teamwork skills. These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have: * Experience in an R&D, aerospace, automotive, or startup environment. * Experience with CAD tools and/or fabrication techniques (e.g., CNC, welding, additive manufacturing). * Familiarity with test instrumentation, DAQ systems, or low-voltage electronics. Base Pay Range:  $30/HR—$45/HR USD

Company description: ... Job description:Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.  Do you enjoy helping people understand how trucks work and seeing others grow through learning?  Do you want to develop our global dealer network and enable trainers and technicians to succeed in an increasingly electrified and software‑driven truck environment? Then you can be the one we are looking for! What do we do?Technical Training is part of the Competence Development (CD) department at Volvo Trucks. CD is responsible for building world class competence across our dealer network by delivering innovative, efficient and people-centric training that strengthens skills, enhances knowledge and supports exceptional customer experiences. Within Competence Development, Technical Training is one of several key training domains. In addition to technical training for workshop technicians, CD also delivers commercial, sales, onboarding and role-based training to support customer facing employees across the dealer network. Together, these areas ensure a holistic and consistent competence development approach. Our mission in CD is to empower both workshop technicians and customer facing roles through modern learning solutions. This includes instructor-led training, digital learning tools, new ways of learning, coaching approaches and initiatives that support attracting, developing and retaining diverse talent in the dealer network. Technical Training focuses on developing and delivering training solutions for workshop technicians, with strong collaboration across CD and with our global training network. We work closely with a global network of trainers through a train the trainer concept, enabling consistent, high quality training delivery while allowing local adaptation. This network is also actively involved in our training development projects. Many technicians in the dealer network work with both Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks, which is why we cooperate closely with the Technical Training team at Renault Trucks in Lyon. Our work is carried out in close collaboration with: Sales Areas and Market Companies Volvo Trucks Product Management and other head office functions Trucks Technology & Industrial Division Through Competence Development, we contribute to long term capability building, including initiatives such as dealer onboarding, leadership support during change, and the evolution of Volvo VISTA as an integrated part of daily learning and continuous development — more than a competition, but a way to build competence over time. What will you do? In this role, you will: Develop instructor-led training courses and online learning solutions for a global audience Translate complex technical content into clear, structured and engaging learning material Act as a trainer in a train-the-trainer setup, handing over training solutions to market companies and supporting local trainers Deliver training mainly at the Training Centre in Gothenburg, with opportunities to teach at other Volvo locations around the world Work closely with colleagues in Technical Training, technical specialists across the organization, and the global trainer network You will be an important contributor to the continuous improvement of how we develop and deliver technical training, combining structure, creativity and collaboration. QualificationsWe believe great candidates can come from different backgrounds. To succeed in this role, you have: A university degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience Proven experience working with trucks, truck systems and technical training development Solid expertise in electrical systems, ideally gained through hands-on work with Volvo´s Truck electrical architecture Interest in communication, learning and knowledge sharing Experience in structuring and simplifying technical information from multiple sources Strong presentation skills in English Strong technical writing skills in English Confidence in using Office 365 applications A collaborative, open and solution oriented mindset It’s a plus if you have: Experience from workshop or service operations Previous exposure to training, coaching or mentoring A truck driver license The position is based in Gothenburg. Occasional travel is part of the role. At Volvo Trucks we are actively working to establish groupings that will take maximum advantage of the strength inherent in differences in knowledge, experience, age, gender and nationality, etc. We find that well balanced working teams increase group dynamics, creativity and new approaches to solutions. For further information, please contact:Veronica Gonzalez, Director Competence Development Last application date: May 17