Body Structures Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

At Zoox, you’ll collaborate with a team of world-class engineers with diverse backgrounds in areas such as AI, robotics, mechatronics, planning, machine learning, control, localization, computer vision, rendering, simulation, distributed computing, design, and automated testing. You will be challenged to rethink what it means for hardware design to arrive at elegant and efficient systems now that a robot is in control. Working at a startup gives you the chance to manifest your creativity and make a big difference in the final product.

As an individual, or as the lead, you will work to ensure successful delivery of systems and assemblies, from conception through to start of production. Crucial to this success will be driving and managing key relationships with Zoox’s supplier network while Zoox maintains a lean and agile cross functional team in-house. You will use your knowledge to direct the technical effort, your expertise to ground the team and your excellent communication and interpersonal skills to motivate and lead as we take a new path to redefine a traditional and well established industry.

As a member of the Body Systems team, you will have the opportunity to come on board at the start of the development of the next generation of mobility vehicles. As the Body Structures Engineer, you will work across all aspects of the body including the body-in-white structures, crash structures, underbody, surface technologies and the integration of these systems into a brand new vehicle architecture.

In this role, you will:

• Conceptualize, design (2D and 3D), and lead development/release of vehicle body components/assemblies to meet cost, weight, performance requirements 
• Develop short and long term schedule/plans for component development, release, delivery, and validation
• Define/negotiate requirements and specifications for body systems to achieve best in class performance in structural, NVH, and crash performance; including DFMEAs, DVP’s and PVP’s, APQP
• Support validation testing for component/vehicle 
• Support material and manufacturing process decisions both internally and externally
• Work cross functionally and collaborate with peers, styling studio, packaging, CAE/attribute/test teams, management, manufacturing, suppliers
• Develop processes, procedures and best practices for Body design and development

Qualifications

• B.S. in mechanical engineering equivalent or higher
• 4+ years experience in automotive body system design/engineering (OEM/supplier, university SAE team, or equivalent)
• Knowledge/experience in vehicle engineering, automotive body systems design and engineering fundamentals, body materials and manufacturing processes, and component delivery
• Experience with the development of specifications, DFMEAs, DVP’s and PVP’s, APQP and other technical and quality assurance processes 
• Experience in engineering best practices including design for six sigma (DFSS)
• Ability to implement GD&T and dimensional engineering principles in design
• Proficiency with CATIA V5 or V6 CAD software
• Strong communication/collaboration skills with peers, suppliers, manufacturing, management

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience at automotive OEM
• Knowledge of automotive development/release process
• Polarion, Jira, and Confluence experience.

Base Salary Range

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. 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.

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.

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Accommodations

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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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.