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 team-oriented 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.

📌 Technician / Fabricator – Mock-ups & Clay Modelling (Chennai)
🏢 Ubifly Technologies
📍 Chennai