The Manufacturing Engineering team at Zoox bridges the gap between vehicle architecture and scaled, physical production by planning, developing, and implementing our advanced assembly lines. We thrive on a collaborative culture marked by openness, innovation, and supportive technical problem-solving to help make cities safer, smarter, and more sustainable.
As a key technical owner, you will transition complex battery architectures from prototype environments into scaled, automated production lines. This role offers deep professional growth as you collaborate across hardware, software, and safety teams to drive the manufacturing strategy for our proprietary energy storage systems.
This position requires ~25% travel.
In this role, you will
Define and execute the manufacturing strategy, assembly sequences, and tooling requirements for high-voltage battery packs and modules.
Lead factory layout planning, clean room specifications, and specialized environmental controls to ensure safe and efficient component handling.
Develop, validate, and standardize critical battery manufacturing processes, focusing on precision laser welding and automated cell handling.
Implement rigorous End-of-Line testing procedures, including high-potential and leak testing, while enforcing strict high-voltage safety and electrostatic discharge protocols.
Partner with Battery and Powertrain design engineering teams during early development phases to optimize layouts for automated assembly, thermal management, and serviceability.
Author comprehensive engineering standards, process failure mode analyses, and technical requirements for automated production lines.
Manage technical relationships with tier-1 equipment suppliers and integrators from initial concept through factory acceptance testing and final line commissioning.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 8 years of manufacturing engineering experience, with a focus on launching electric vehicle battery pack or module assembly lines, or equivalent experience.
Technical expertise in battery-specific manufacturing processes alongside high-voltage safety standards and electrostatic discharge compliance protocols.
Experience generating equipment specifications and managing technical deliverables with tier-1 integrators, including a willingness to travel for vendor buyoffs and tool installations.
Proficiency with engineering design and layout tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD.
Bonus Qualifications
Experience scaling manufacturing operations within a greenfield or brownfield automotive or energy storage environment.
Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management and Manufacturing Execution Systems platforms within an automated production facility.
Experience utilizing factory simulation software to model line flow and optimize operational efficiency.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience
- At least 8 years of manufacturing engineering experience
- Technical expertise in battery-specific manufacturing processes
- Experience generating equipment specifications
- Proficiency with CATIA, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD
Zoox Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is extensive, with broad medical and vision options, company‑paid disability coverage, and multiple mental‑health resources. Feedback suggests coverage breadth and auxiliary programs support a wide range of needs.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include paid parental leave, additional pregnancy disability time, fertility coverage, and adoption/surrogacy assistance. Backup care and family‑oriented programs further reinforce support across life stages.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Day‑to‑day perks are robust, including free daily meals, fitness subsidies, commuter support, and on‑site amenities. Feedback suggests these lifestyle benefits enhance convenience and workplace experience, especially for office‑based roles.
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What We Do
Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that was founded to provide a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road. To achieve that goal, the company has spent the past 10 years creating a purpose-built robotaxi that gives the world a better way to ride.
Why Work With Us
At Zoox, we are working to solve one of the greatest technological challenges of our generation. From the beginning, we have been focused on our goal of reimagining transportation from the ground up. We are a mission-driven community of innovators working together to create a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road.
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