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ZooxStaff Technical Program Manager, Powertrain & Thermal
Zoox seeks a Staff Technical Program Manager to steer the Powertrain and Thermal team through all stages from initial concept to full-scale production. This position acts…
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Zoox seeks a Staff Technical Program Manager to steer the Powertrain and Thermal team through all stages from initial concept to full-scale production. This position acts as the primary link between high-level objectives and technical implementation across systems like high voltage batteries, component cooling, and cabin climate. The professional chosen will balance quality, cost, manufacturing feasibility, and performance while coordinating internal engineers and outside suppliers. This role is ideal for…
Job Description
Zoox seeks a Staff Technical Program Manager to steer the Powertrain and Thermal team through all stages from initial concept to full-scale production. This position acts as the primary link between high-level objectives and technical implementation across systems like high voltage batteries, component cooling, and cabin climate. The professional chosen will balance quality, cost, manufacturing feasibility, and performance while coordinating internal engineers and outside suppliers.
This role is ideal for an experienced automotive professional who excels at managing bill of materials integrity, directing supply chain cost initiatives, and solving complex design hurdles. Responsibilities span schedule creation, issue tracking, leading design reviews, and guiding validation efforts.
Zoox provides compensation comprising a base salary, Amazon RSUs, and stock appreciation rights, alongside potential sign-on bonuses. Comprehensive benefits include medical coverage, multiple insurance types, and various paid and unpaid leave options.
Responsibilities
- Manage powertrain and thermal system design elements as the primary technical lead
- Collaborate with internal engineers and external suppliers on component cooling, high voltage batteries, and cabin climate systems
- Supervise bill of materials integrity and approve critical manufacturing processes
- Drive cost and quality initiatives throughout the supply chain
- Build program schedules and coordinate across procurement, quality, service, and manufacturing teams
- Create and implement strategic risk mitigation plans
- Lead root-cause analysis for design and build issues affecting production readiness
- Oversee top-level design reviews, failure mode and effects analysis, and validation programs
Requirements
- 12 or more years of automotive engineering background focusing on powertrain or thermal system design and project management
- Familiarity with automotive software and tools including CATIA, PLM systems, JIRA, Confluence, and Gantt charts
- Background in designing for vehicle attributes such as noise, vibration, harshness, crashworthiness, and reliability
- Demonstrated history of delivering components via contract manufacturers and external suppliers
- Complete New Product Introduction experience
- Availability for global travel as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
- Knowledge of hardware and firmware product development
- Familiarity with vehicle controller area network and firmware
Core Skills
Benefits
- Base salary
- Amazon Restricted Stock Units
- Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
- Potential sign-on bonus
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Paid time off including sick leave, vacation, and bereavement
- Unpaid time off
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the employment type for this position?
The posting specifies full-time employment.
What is the remote work policy?
The role is on-site.
What education is required?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
What is the salary for this job?
The exact salary is not stated in the posting, though Zoox notes that compensation varies based on geographic location, level, experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance.
Where is the job located?
The specific location is not stated in the job posting.
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