High Voltage Distribution Design Release Engineer

Job Title 

High Voltage Distribution Design Release Engineer

About Canoo 

Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done. 

The “Canoo Way” 

Canoo’s success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 (“Important versus less important”), Act 30/30 (“Reduce waste and increase output”), and Live 90/10 (“We have each other’s back”). We hire based on “MET” - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ) applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operations. 

Job Purpose 

The High Voltage Distribution Design Release Engineer is responsible for end-to-end product development of high-voltage vehicle wiring harnesses for all programs and special projects. You will be fully responsible for delivering the HV cable assemblies within the targeted performance specifications and timing requirements. The ideal candidate is technically oriented with a proactive work ethic and has the communication skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet project needs and develop timing. The ideal candidate shall also have an automotive background in cable harness design.

Responsibilities (80s of the Position) 

• Develop technical specifications including sizing, temperature rating, and connector selections for HV cable and connection systems.       
• Work closely with cross-functional groups to ensure HV cable routings meet packaging requirements and have mounting provisions in vehicle environment.
• Create, route, and maintain HV cable assemblies in vehicle environment using CATIA V6. 
• Create, select, and position clips, brackets, protective sleeves, etc.to support HV cables and connectors using CATIA V6.
• Create and release 2D drawings of HV Cable assemblies.
• Create and release 3D CAD and 2D drawings of any required brackets as necessary.
• Generate RFQ packages for sourcing new HV cable assemblies to Tier 1 suppliers. 
• Manage supplier for delivery of parts and proper execution of design validation, process validation, and DFMEA.
• Ensure critical program milestones including design reviews and MRD dates are met. 
• Perform packaging feasibility studies, identifying the optimal components for performance, cost, and lead time.

Required Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (any package).
• 3 years of experience working with cable systems in electric vehicles.
• 3 years of hands-on, detailed product design experience.
• Clear understanding of basic design principles for injection molding, die cast, and stamped parts.
• Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with creating DV test plans, component technical specifications, and DFMEAs.
• Knowledge of automotive industry standards.
• Ability to work in a startup landscape.

Preferred Experience  

• Proficient in CATIA V6 (Part Design, Assembly Design, Generative shape design and ELG workbenches).
• Experience with USCAR standards.
• 1 years of experience working with high voltage cable systems.
• 1 years of experience building or reworking cable assemblies.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project and Visio.
• Experience working at automotive supplier or OEM.
• Has developed and shipped high voltage EV components from concept to production.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% depending on program phase.

Physical Requirements for Non-Physical Positions

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time  occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

What's Cool About Working Here... 

• Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone  
• Comprehensive Health Insurance  
• Equity Compensation 
• Flexible Paid Time Off 
• Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy 

Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

 Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Canoo Inc. and its subsidiaries and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Canoo unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting. 

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