Manager, Powertrain Systems

As Manager of Vehicle Powertrain Systems at Zoox, you will lead a team of engineers responsible for the control design and system integration of a high voltage battery, battery management system (BMS), and off-board charging infrastructure 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy and improve the technology development processes and functions for the company within the powertrain system domain

• Lead technical system design review of battery, BMS, and cells

• Timely containment and resolution of technical issues

• Review and approve requisite documentation (Reports, BOMs, Drawings, test reports, etc…)

• Mentor, train, and develop engineering managers

• 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

• Deep technical knowledge of electric vehicle systems and subsystems including designs, modeling and simulation, manufacturing, materials, chemistries, and electronics

• Experience with high voltage power distribution architectures

• BS or MS in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience (EE or Mechatronics, preferably)

• Experience: 10 years of engineering plus 5 years of people management

• 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 $177,000 to $294,000. 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 candidates 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.

Vaccine Mandate

Employees working in this position will be required to have received a single dose of the J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine OR have completed the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine series. In addition, employees will be required to receive a COVID-19 booster vaccine within two months of becoming eligible for the booster vaccine.

Employees will be required to show proof of vaccination status upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment. That offer of employment will be conditioned upon, among other things, an Applicant’s ability to show proof of vaccination status. Please note the Company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local laws.