Manager, Wire Harness Engineering
Zoox
Foster City, CA, USA
Posted on Feb 22, 2025
As the Manager of Wire Harness Engineering at Zoox, you will be leading a team of engineering covering 2D schematics and 3D modeling of automotive harnesses. 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 to the management team.
In this role, you will:
- Lead Technical Design Review of harnesses and vehicle electrical systems.
- Timely containment and resolution of technical issues.
- Approval of budget, resource planning, and scheduling.
- Develop, deploy and improve the technology development processes and functions for the company within the electrical engineering domain.
- Mentor, train, and develop mechanical and electrical engineers.
- Review and approve requisite documentation (Reports, BOMs, Drawings, test reports, etc…).
- 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.
- 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.
- Ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience.
Bonus Qualifications
- Automotive or aerospace experience.
- Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 and/or 3DX.
- Experience using Capital/Mentor Graphics Topology, HarnessXC Bridging.
- Experience in Mentor Graphics Custom plugin development and report generation.
- Experience with automotive functional safety (ISO26262) standards, EE HW reliability life calculations, and system FMEA analysis.
- Experience with high-speed automotive electronics communication protocols (GMSL, automotive ethernet, A2B).
- Experience managing SW/FW individual contributors or teams.
- Experience with automotive EE system-level communication(CAN, LIN) and power distribution architectures.
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.
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.