Zoox is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to drive the Design for Serviceability (DFS). In this role, you will perform evaluations of form, fit, function, access, and analysis of our products. You will present comprehensive reports, findings, and opportunities to reduce cost, time, and motion. You will collaborate with Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Design, and Prototyping to advocate for core initiatives that support the Service optimization of our products. You will spend time with the field team evaluating the products and identify changes that will improve the overall Serviceability and Maintainability of our products. Through feedback from the field team, you will identify, design, and provide the tooling that is required to service the products.
Responsibilities
Partner with cross-functional teams to drive Serviceability (Design for Serviceability)
Evaluate part and assembly design, from concept to detail design to manufacturing introduction
Evaluate hand clearance, tooling clearance, ergonomics, and feasibility of replacement of all components
Work closely with engineering teams to integrate components and electromechanical systems
Collaborate with manufacturing engineers on the build of new product iterations
Support specialized tooling design, development, and validation that is used in the field team
Participate in requirements definition as it pertains to service, availability of the product, and reliability
Provide comprehensive cost/time modeling that showcases opportunities to drive product change that supports the reduction of cost or complexity of the repair
Work with the technical writing team to establish the repair process
Qualifications
Demonstrated successful experience in mechanical engineering within a product design and manufacturing environment
Experience designing and developing products through the lifecycle
Ability to design for a wide range of fabrication and manufacturing processes
Experience with product and process validation
Tooling and/or equipment design experience
Detail-oriented, including proven documentation skills
Degree in Mechanical Engineering
3-5 years of mechanical engineering experience
Strong 3D CAD experience, CATIA a plus
Ability to work autonomously to manage projects
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.
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.
