Senior Team Lead, Vehicle Technicians
Core
Senior Team Lead for Fleet Support, serving as a technical player-coach and strategic operational owner for Zoox's Robotaxi fleet maintenance and readiness.
Role type
Senior Team Lead, Vehicle Technicians (Fleet Support)
Builds
Robotaxi fleet operational readiness, safety, and strategic deployment
Domain
Autonomous vehicle manufacturing and fleet operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
automotive technician experience, people leadership, SOP development, EH&S compliance, 5S methodologies, automotive systems knowledge, CAN/LIN architecture, wiring diagrams, soldering
Preferred skills
autonomous vehicle experience, R&D/testing environment experience, Lean/Six Sigma, EV architecture knowledge, high-voltage systems knowledge, specialized test equipment usage
Technologies
CAN, LIN, soldering equipment, specialized test equipment (NVH, vehicle dynamics, thermal, durability)
Responsibilities
Manage full team lifecycle including workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, and performance management; Coach and develop technicians and leads; Own development and enforcement of SOPs across workflows; Drive operational excellence using data and root cause analysis; Ensure operational readiness by verifying tools, equipment, and parts availability; Champion EHS & 5S standards; Proactively identify and mitigate risks; Define and track critical KPIs for fleet readiness and downtime; Partner with Engineering, Test, and Facilities teams; Lead strategic scaling initiatives; Serve as primary technical escalation point for complex maintenance; Provide data-backed communication to leadership regarding operational risks and constraints.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership
