Technician / Fabricator – Mock-ups & Clay Modelling
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Technician / Fabricator - Mock-ups & Clay Modelling | Product Design & User Experience (PDX) Team
The ePlane Company (Ubifly Technologies Pvt. Ltd.) is an eVTOL startup incubated at IIT Madras, building the e200X - a compact electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft for urban air mobility and aerial emergency medical services. Our PDX team shapes everything the pilot, paramedic, and passenger see and touch: cabin and cockpit architecture, interiors, materials, ergonomics, and mock-up-driven design validation, developed against certification frameworks such as EASA SC-VTOL and DGCA AEAC 01.
Role Overview
We are hiring a hands-on Technician/Fabricator to join the PDX team, building physical mock-ups that drive our design decisions. From full-scale cabin and cockpit bucks used in UX assessment workshops to clay models, seating rigs, and appearance mock-ups for exhibitions, you will turn drawings and CAD into tangible, testable hardware. An ideal first role for a diploma graduate who loves making things with their hands and wants to grow inside an aircraft program.
Key Responsibilities
• Fabricate design mock-ups, ergonomic bucks, and study models for the e200X cabin, cockpit, and exterior using wood, MDF, foam, plastics, sheet metal, and composites.
• Support clay modelling activities: armature preparation, clay application, rough shaping, and surface finishing under designer guidance.
• Assist in setting up and running UX assessment workshops, assembling seating rigs, adjusting mock-up configurations, and modifying hardware based on live feedback.
• Operate workshop tools and machines (cutting, drilling, sanding, joining) safely; maintain the workshop, tools, and material stock in good order.
• Finish mock-ups to presentation quality: filling, sanding, priming, painting, wrapping, and trim application.
• Read and work from engineering drawings, templates, and simple CAD outputs; provide practical feedback on buildability.
• Support packing, crating, and handling of mock-ups for internal moves, demos, and exhibitions.
• Follow all facility safety protocols, including safe handling of adhesives, paints, and solvents, and proper ventilation and PPE practices.
Requirements
Requirements
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Tool & Die, Automobile Engineering, Carpentry/Model Making, or a related trade (recent graduate).• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication ability - academic projects, workshop training, or personal builds in wood, metal, foam, or plastics.• Ability to read basic engineering drawings and measure accurately with standard workshop instruments.• A careful, safety-first working style and willingness to keep a clean, organised workshop.• Eagerness to learn clay modelling, composite work, and finishing techniques on the job.• Team spirit and reliability - mock-up builds are collaborative and often deadline-driven.
Good to Have• Exposure to automotive clay modelling, model making, or prototyping studios (internship or coursework).• Basic familiarity with 3D printing, laser cutting, or CNC operations.• Interest in aircraft, automobiles, or product design.
Benefits
• Training and mentorship in clay modelling, mock-up building, and finishing from experienced designers.
• The chance to build the physical models that define a real aircraft - and see them used in pilot and paramedic evaluations.
• A clear growth path from fabricator to senior modeller/prototyping specialist within the PDX team.