Job Overview
VinFast is a pioneering electric vehicle (EV) company committed to revolutionizing the automotive industry with sustainable and innovative mobility solutions. As a leading player in the EV market, VinFast is dedicated to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge electric vehicles that redefine the driving experience. Our team consists of passionate professionals driven by a shared vision of creating a greener and more sustainable future through innovation, technology, and excellence.
Build the Technology Roadmap in collaboration with Module Directors and New Platform/New Technology Experts.
Monitor and update the technology list; coordinate cross-functional research activities.
Define and align the schedule for technology evaluation and validation with relevant stakeholders.
Organize internal technology review sessions with key leaders (Head of Module Development Institute, Module Directors, Function Heads, Technology Roadmap & Product Optimization Director, Platform/New Technology Experts).
Technical Documents
Research potential technologies applicable to electric vehicles; continuously track global trends and emerging innovations in the automotive industry.
Assess technology maturity, production scalability, and commercialization readiness.
Benchmark proposed technologies against competitors and market-leading solutions to ensure competitive advantage.
Analyze benefits, costs, and risks to prioritize investment and development direction.
Develop the Technology Roadmap and ensure alignment with long-term platform strategies.
Propose new technology initiatives or platform development programs, including high-level technical documentation and business cases.
Organize internal technical committees for technology evaluation and approval.
Standardize and maintain the new technology update process across the organization.
Maintain a database/dashboard of new technologies and their evaluation status.
Ensure full traceability from technology ideation to approval and implementation.
Collaborate with the Feature List Lead Engineer to integrate approved technologies into the Master Feature List when applicable.
Evaluate BOM cost impact for new technologies.
Assess feasibility of new technologies across platforms and architectures with Module Directors and New Platform/New Technology Experts.
Quantify expected benefits (cost reduction, efficiency improvement, product differentiation).
Track post-implementation effectiveness of approved technologies.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or related technical fields.
5+ years of experience in R&D, Technology Strategy, Product Planning, or relevant roles within the automotive or high-tech industry.
Strong understanding of EV technologies, product development processes, and technology maturity evaluation.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess technical feasibility, cost–benefit, and competitive benchmarking.
Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills; ability to work with multiple technical stakeholders.
Fluent in English.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field
- 5+ years of experience in R&D, Technology Strategy, Product Planning, or relevant automotive or high-tech roles
- Strong understanding of electric vehicle technologies, product development processes, and technology maturity evaluation
- Strong analytical skills for assessing technical feasibility, cost-benefit, and competitive benchmarking
- Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills with multiple technical stakeholders
- Fluent in English
What We Do
VinFast is a Vietnamese automotive manufacturer focused on electric mobility. The company designs and produces smart electric vehicles, including cars, SUVs, e-buses and e-scooters, combining advanced technology with highly automated manufacturing. Its mission is to make sustainable transportation accessible worldwide and accelerate the transition to an all-electric future through innovative, environmentally friendly products, charging solutions, warranties, and customer services.
