Manager, Charging and Distribution

Foster City, CA
Vehicle Development – Vehicle Systems Engineering /
Full-time /
On-site
As the Manager of High Voltage Charging and Distribution at Zoox, you will be leading a team of system engineers responsible for the design, development, and production of the onboard charging hardware and depot infrastructure specifically tailored for our autonomous mobility service.  You will work with engineering leaders across hardware, software, product, IT, infrastructure, procurement, finance, vehicle engineering, and various suppliers to develop project schedules, identify milestones, flag risks, estimate budgets, and clearly communicate ongoing progress cross-functionally.

In this role you will,

    • Develop, deploy and improve the technology development processes and functions for the company within the charging and infrastructure domain
    • Lead technical design review of build to specification and build to print components and subsystems
    • Timely containment and resolution of technical issues
    • Review and approve requisite documentation (reports, BOMs, drawings, test reports, etc)
    • Mentor, train, and develop engineers
    • Approval of budget, resource planning, and scheduling
    • Update job knowledge by remaining current on codes and requirements; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations

Qualifications

    • BS or MS in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience (ME, EE, or Mechatronics)
    • Experience: 8+ years of engineering plus 4+ years of people management
    • Deep technical knowledge of electric vehicle subsystems including design, modeling and simulation, manufacturing, materials, chemistries, and electronics
    • Demonstrated release of hardware products that depend on firmware/software
    • Hardware and software integration experience: project planning, bring-up, deploy and sustaining
    • Track record in managing complex cross-functional projects
    • Demonstrated ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience
    • Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Polarion, Google Suite, 3DX, Reliasoft

Bonus Qualifications

    • Experience with automotive functional safety (ISO26262) standards, EE HW reliability life calculations, and system FMEA analysis
    • Experience with automotive EE system-level communication (CAN, LIN) 
    • Understanding of Lithium-Ion degradation and failure modes/mechanisms
    • Understanding concepts of electromagnetic compatibility/interference
    • Six Sigma training or specific problem-solving methodologies (PPS, A0, 8D, etc)
Compensation
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $155,000 to $255,000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

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Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.