Senior Plant Issue Resolution Engineer - Electrical Systems
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OVERVIEW
You will operate at the intersection of engineering and production, driving rapid containment and resolution of issues identified during general assembly and end-of-line validation. This role requires strong technical depth, urgency in execution, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to root cause and implement durable corrective actions.
You will partner closely with Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Quality, and Operations to ensure vehicles meet Zoox’s quality standards and production targets. Your work will directly impact vehicle readiness, production efficiency, and overall fleet reliability.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL
- Lead triage, containment, and resolution plan of issues identified during general assembly and end-of-line testing within your assigned subsystem/domain
- Define and execute short-term containment actions, including rework plans, part quarantine, and build flow protection
- Collaborate cross-functionally to lead root cause analysis across design, process, supplier, and manufacturing domains, identify and prioritize blockers, and drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) improvements.
- Support cross-functional teams to implement permanent corrective actions (PCA) and prevent recurrence
- Support prototype builds, production trials, and engineering changes to validate fixes and improve manufacturability
- Develop and maintain metrics, dashboards, and reporting to track issue health, closure rates, and recurrence and improve PIRT processes, including issue tracking, prioritization, and cross-functional execution
QUALIFICATIONS
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B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
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8 to 12 years of experience in automotive OEMs, robotics, aviation, or other complex hardware systems within manufacturing, product engineering, or sustaining environments
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Strong understanding of vehicle electrical systems, wiring harnesses and connectors, control units, compute, and sensor hardware
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Proven experience leading root cause analysis and corrective actions in production, manufacturing, or field environments, including new product launch support
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Strong cross functional communication and problem solving skills with the ability to operate effectively in a fast paced environment
BONUS QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), production process optimization, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, or EV systems
- Familiarity with tools such as 3DX (Dassault), DELMIA, SAP ME/MII, JIRA, Confluence, SQL, Python, or data visualization tools
REQUIREMENTS
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.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- How much does the Senior Plant Issue Resolution Engineer - Electrical Systems at Zoox pay?
- The posting lists a range of $170K–$209K per year. Ranges reflect what Zoox publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Senior Plant Issue Resolution Engineer - Electrical Systems role based?
- The role is based in Hayward, CA.
- What experience does Zoox expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a senior-level role, typically 5+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
- Where is Zoox headquartered?
- Zoox is headquartered in Foster City, USA.
- How was this posting sourced?
- This role was pulled directly from Zoox's Lever careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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