VP, Vehicle Engineering

Exoben Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Exoben Inc. in the United States is seeking a VP of Vehicle Engineering to lead the company’s vehicle development, from architecture to production readiness, with a focus on real-world performance and durability.

You will drive integration with battery, charging and autonomous teams, guide cross-functional groups, and ensure vehicles meet heat, road and daily-use conditions. This leadership role emphasizes execution, cost efficiency and scalable mobility solutions within Exoben’s connected

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering or related field.
• 12–15 years in vehicle engineering or automotive development.
• Strong understanding of EV architecture, powertrain and battery integration.
• Proven leadership and cross-functional communication.
• Experience taking vehicles from concept to real-world deployment.
• Focused on durability, maintenance and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

• You will lead the engineering and development of Exoben’s electric vehicles.
• You will oversee vehicle architecture, systems design and engineering coordination.
• You will ensure strong integration between vehicles, battery systems and charging infrastructure.
• You will guide engineering teams on performance, durability and efficiency.
• You will ensure vehicles are designed to perform under real conditions such as heat, road quality and daily usage.
• You will oversee testing and validation of vehicles before deployment.
• You will ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• You will work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure vehicles are ready for production.
• You will identify opportunities to improve performance, cost efficiency and reliability.
• You will support deployment of vehicles in fleet and mobility systems.
• You will build and lead a strong vehicle engineering team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Team building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

PhD preferred

Job description

Specialization: Vehicle Architecture, EV Systems and Real-World Performance Engineering

Location: United States

Job Type: Full-Time

About Exoben

Exoben Inc. is building a connected energy platform where batteries, energy storage, solar systems and EV infrastructure work together as one system.

Our vehicles are not standalone products. They are designed to work closely with our battery technology and charging infrastructure, creating a complete and reliable mobility solution.

To achieve this, strong vehicle engineering is essential.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled and practical VP, Vehicle Engineering to lead Exoben’s vehicle development.

In this role, you will be responsible for the engineering of electric vehicles from architecture to performance and production readiness.

You will ensure that vehicles are efficient, durable and designed for real-world use, including commercial fleets and everyday transportation.

You will work closely with battery, charging and autonomous systems teams to ensure full integration across the Exoben platform.

This role requires strong engineering leadership and a focus on execution.

Key Responsibilities

• You will lead the engineering and development of Exoben’s electric vehicles.
• You will oversee vehicle architecture, systems design and engineering coordination.
• You will ensure strong integration between vehicles, battery systems and charging infrastructure.
• You will guide engineering teams on performance, durability and efficiency.
• You will ensure vehicles are designed to perform under real conditions such as heat, road quality and daily usage.
• You will oversee testing and validation of vehicles before deployment.
• You will ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• You will work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure vehicles are ready for production.
• You will identify opportunities to improve performance, cost efficiency and reliability.
• You will support deployment of vehicles in fleet and mobility systems.
• You will build and lead a strong vehicle engineering team.

Qualifications

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related field. A Master’s degree is an advantage. A PhD is preferred.
• You have 12 to 15 years of experience in vehicle engineering, EV systems or automotive development.
• You have strong understanding of EV architecture including powertrain, battery integration and vehicle systems.
• You have experience taking vehicles from concept to real-world deployment.
• You understand real-world challenges such as durability, maintenance and cost efficiency.
• You are practical, detail-oriented and focused on results.
• You are a strong leader with clear communication skills.

Why This Role Matters

This role ensures that Exoben’s vehicles are built to perform in real life.

You connect engineering with real-world use, making mobility reliable and scalable.

Your work plays a key role in delivering the full Exoben ecosystem.

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