Wiring Harness Engineer

over 3 years ago
Full time role
Detroit, MI, US... more
Detroit, MI, US... more

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Founded in 2009, and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Motiv Power Systems is committed to freeing fleets from ...

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Job Description

 

The Role

At Motiv, we’ve taken a radically different approach to building electric trucks. We have developed a line of all-electric medium-duty truck and bus chassis, our EPIC platform, which is used in several truck and bus applications. Our next-generation power management electronics and software make it easy to integrate new technology components into new vehicles and applications.

We are looking for a smart, enthusiastic Vehicle Compliance Engineer to join us in transforming an industry. In this position your key responsibilities will be to secure CARB and EPA certificates, maintain documentation to support FMVSS Compliance, and lead Motiv’s participation in relevant rules and standards groups. You will be responsible for the coordination of emission and safety certification process and interaction with relevant stakeholders including product management, engineering, government agencies, and our policy group. You will help Motiv develop compliance policies, procedures, plans, and guidelines to ensure that both governmental and industry regulations and standards are met.

Our core values are deep passion, curiosity, collaboration, customer focus and “owning it”. As with all roles at Motiv, your alignment with these values will be critical to your success here.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities:

  • Identify applicable regulations, necessary testing, prepare applications, & coordinate tests with external labs, vendors, & internal resources to ensure full certifications & compliance
  • Organize & support documentation related to regulatory certifications
  • Work with teams to ensure our products & processes meet evolving & applicable regulations
  • Track & understand the regulatory environment
  • Monitor, evaluate, and advise on the development and implementation of relevant standards including SAE, ISO and other industry standards as needed
  • Facilitate discussions of changes that might affect ongoing & new business
  • Clearly communicate changes to regulatory requirements with Motiv and partner vehicle builders
  • Participate in design reviews, provide regulatory input to development teams, and provide engineering analysis to policy and business groups
  • Suggest solutions for compliance issues

Required Experience:

  • Engineering or Policy degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 5 years industry experience in an automotive or related regulated field
  • 3 to 5 years related experience in evaluating regulatory compliance or closely related field
  • Previous experience working with regulatory & certification entities such as DOT/ NHTSA, EPA, and CARB
  • Experience writing technical documents, coordinating compliance testing with independent labs & certification agencies
  • Technical background in mechanical testing, electronics, and verifying safety & compliance

Skills:

  • Excellent written & oral communication skills
  • Able to write for a variety of audiences ranging from detailed technical reports to executive summaries
  • High level of accuracy & detail
  • Working knowledge of regulations as associated with emissions compliance and compliance procedures
  • Experience working with technical standards
  • Knowledge of government processes and workgroup structures

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), HSA, Vision, Dental & 401k 
  • We offer a generous PTO policy, Group Universal Life, Voluntary Personal Accident and Voluntary Disability Insurance
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Educational Assistance Employee Program 
  • Healthy Work / Life Balance
  • Fresh daily snacks
  • Perks at Work - Discounted learning, tickets, electronics, travel, health, restaurants & retail
  • Free Online Training & Development
  • We are bicycle-friendly, with bicycle storage available to all Foster City employees with a 5 minute walk to the scenic Bay Front

About Motiv

Founded in 2009, and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Motiv Power Systems, a leading provider of software and technology to electrify medium duty commercial vehicles, is committed to freeing fleets from their dependence on fossil fuels. Motiv’s EPIC (Electric Powered Intelligent Chassis) are CARB certified, GSA approved, and available for many configurations including step vans, box trucks, work trucks, shuttle buses, school buses, trolleys, and other specialty vehicles. An EPIC offers uncompromised performance and functionality without the pollution, noise, heat, and vibration of gasoline or diesel power.

Motiv is the only Ford eQVM-approved provider of all-electric chassis for commercial trucks and buses and benefits from engineering insights and support from Ford to ensure safety and reliability. With more than 500,000 miles logged among several of the largest fleet operators in the United States, the EPIC family eliminates 100% of vehicle emissions, dramatically reduces operating and maintenance costs, and creates a healthier environment for riders and communities, while also reducing driver fatigue.

       

                 

                  

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