Zoox
Zoox

Senior Plant Issue Resolution Engineer - Electrical Systems

$170,000 – $209,000 per year

TLDR

You will partner closely with various engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure the quality and reliability of autonomous vehicles, impacting production efficiency directly.

BEFORE PROCEEDING, PLEASE REMEMBER TO ADD THE CORRECT TAGS! (See tags list below) About the Role Tell potential applicants about the team’s core values. This will help ensure candidates who share Zoox’s values apply. Highlight the broader impact of the team and Zoox. Quality applicants are drawn to work that is meaningful. How will a candidate be contributing and making a difference? Communicate that there are opportunities for learning and growth. Great candidates seek out companies that support growth and learning. Remember: Candidates are looking for cues about whether or not they will fit in at Zoox, so make sure your  language is balanced and inclusive. Example: The Autonomous Driving Software Integration team at Zoox is responsible for bringing together the computer science world with the automotive world in order to create an amazing product for everyone. Our team has a collaborative culture marked by openness and supportive risk-taking. You’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to making cities safer, smarter and more sustainable.  Together with the team, you will define the driving experience of the robot by engineering application software responsible for decision making, trajectory planning, and controls. We are looking for an engineer who is excited to traverse the autonomous driving compute stack, loves to learn new things, and likes to take ownership of major software components. If you like to work close to the robot platform and enjoy experiencing your developed software in the robot, we would like to hear from you. TAGS - Data Science - Communications - Design and Product  - Operations - Finance - Procurement - Hardware Engineering - Product Security - Human Resources  - Program Management - Information Technology  - Quality - Legal and Policy - Software Engineering - Manufacturing Operations - Supply Chain - Systems and Safety In this role, you will:
  • Lead triage, containment, and resolution plan of issues identified during general assembly and end-of-line testing within your assigned subsystem/domain
  • Define and execute short-term containment actions, including rework plans, part quarantine, and build flow protection
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to lead root cause analysis across design, process, supplier, and manufacturing domains, identify and prioritize blockers, and drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) improvements.
  • Support cross-functional teams to implement permanent corrective actions (PCA) and prevent recurrence
  • Support prototype builds, production trials, and engineering changes to validate fixes and improve manufacturability
  • Develop and maintain metrics, dashboards, and reporting to track issue health, closure rates, and recurrence and improve PIRT processes, including issue tracking, prioritization, and cross-functional execution
  • Qualifications
  • B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field

  • 8 to 12 years of experience in automotive OEMs, robotics, aviation, or other complex hardware systems within manufacturing, product engineering, or sustaining environments

  • Strong understanding of vehicle electrical systems, wiring harnesses and connectors, control units, compute, and sensor hardware

  • Proven experience leading root cause analysis and corrective actions in production, manufacturing, or field environments, including new product launch support

  • Strong cross functional communication and problem solving skills with the ability to operate effectively in a fast paced environment

  • Bonus Qualifications
  • Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), production process optimization, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
  • Experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, or EV systems
  • Familiarity with tools such as 3DX (Dassault), DELMIA, SAP ME/MII, JIRA, Confluence, SQL, Python, or data visualization tools

  • 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.


    Accommodations
    If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] 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.

    Zoox is building a fully autonomous vehicle fleet from the ground up, coupled with the ecosystem necessary to launch this technology into urban environments. By integrating robotics, machine learning, and innovative design, Zoox is paving the way for a new era of mobility-as-a-service.

    Founded
    Founded 2014
    Employees
    500+ employees
    Industry
    Automotive
    Total raised
    $990M raised
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