Zoox
Sustaining Engineer, Powertrain & Thermal Systems
TLDR
Drive sustaining engineering initiatives for powertrain and thermal systems, enhancing the reliability and serviceability of autonomous robotaxi fleets.
In this role, you will:
Own sustaining engineering and corrective action development for powertrain and thermal systems across the in service fleet and vehicles in current production, from root cause confirmation through fleet-wide implementation
Drive end-to-end resolution of field and manufacturing issues across electric drive systems, battery systems, power electronics, and thermal management systems
Apply fleet and production data, including MTBF, repeat failure rates, and downtime drivers, to prioritize work, validate solutions, and drive continuous improvement
Lead design updates and system improvements, ensuring robust performance, durability, efficiency, and serviceability in both fleet and production environments
Author and manage Engineering Change Requests and Change Actions, and develop and execute validation plans at component, system, and vehicle levels
Support and lead retrofit and rework campaigns, and partner with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve reliability and manufacturability
Qualifications
BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline
8+ years of experience in powertrain, thermal, battery, or EV systems within a product development, manufacturing, or sustaining environment
Demonstrated ability to deliver subsystem-level corrective actions that improve reliability, durability, manufacturability, or serviceability in production vehicles
Experience with root cause analysis, DFMEA, and product and process validation
Excellent communication and documentation skills with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
Experience in autonomous vehicles
Experience with Design for Manufacturing and Design for Service (DFM/DFS), and Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
Proficiency with 3D CAD tools, CATIA preferred, and familiarity with tools such as 3DX, DELMIA, SAP, JIRA, Confluence, or data analysis or visualization tools such as dashboards, SQL, and Python
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