Senior Plant Issue Resolution Engineer - Electrical Systems

Zoox is hiring a Senior Plant Issue Resolution Engineer - Electrical Systems. It pays $170k-$209k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Zoox.

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Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Level classes it as a senior role.
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AI in this role

At Zoox, we are reimagining personal transportation from the ground up. As an Issue Resolution Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and build readiness of our autonomous vehicles during manufacturing.
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

B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
8 to 12 years of experience in automotive OEMs, robotics, aviation, or other complex hardware systems within manufacturing, product engineering, or sustaining environments
Strong understanding of vehicle electrical systems, wiring harnesses and connectors, control units, compute, and sensor hardware
Proven experience leading root cause analysis and corrective actions in production, manufacturing, or field environments, including new product launch support
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

About ZooxZoox 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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AccommodationsIf you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.
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.

How we rate this

Senior Plant Issue Resolution Engineer - Electrical Systems at Zoox rates 24 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Senior Plant Issue Resolution Engineer - Electrical Systems is an open job at Zoox.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $170k-$209k a year.
The role is based in Hayward, CA.
The job was posted on May 8, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Zoox. Apply on Zoox