Senior / Staff Manufacturing Engineer - High Voltage Battery Assembly

Zoox; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Stock Appreciation Rights

Job summary

Zoox in Hayward, California is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to define and execute manufacturing strategies for high-voltage battery packs. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, particularly with electric vehicle battery assembly, and proficiency in engineering design tools.

The position offers a base salary ranging from $178,000 to $245,000 per year, alongside various benefits including health insurance and stock options. Applicants should be prepared for occasional travel and have a strong understanding of safety standards.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering focused on electric vehicle battery assembly.
• Proficiency with battery manufacturing processes and high-voltage safety standards.
• Experience with generating equipment specifications and managing deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute manufacturing strategy for high-voltage battery packs.
• Lead factory layout planning and implement safety controls.
• Develop critical battery manufacturing processes and perform testing procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering experience

Battery-specific manufacturing processes

High-voltage safety standards

Engineering design tools skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

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.

Compensation

Base Salary Range: $178,000 - $245,000 a year.

Compensation may include salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign‑on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package.

Benefits include paid time off (sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long‑term care insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, and life insurance.