Founded in 2009, and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Motiv Power Systems is committed to freeing fleets from their dependence on fossil fuels. Motiv's EPIC (Electric Powered Intelligent Chassis) family is CARB certified and available for a number of different body configurations including walk-in vans, box trucks, work trucks, shuttle buses, school buses, trolleys, and other specialty vehicles. An EPIC chassis offers uncompromised performance and functionality without the pollution, noise, heat, and vibration of gasoline or diesel power. Motiv is a 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 750,000 miles logged in Fortune 50 fleet deployments throughout North America, 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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What Makes Motiv Special?
Through a radically different approach to building electric trucks that combines our own patented IP with strategic partnerships, we have developed a line of all-electric medium-duty truck and bus chassis, which are used in a range of truck and bus applications in the US and Canada while reducing millions of CO2 pounds of emissions. 
Our next-generation power management electronics and software make it easy to integrate new technology components into new vehicles and applications. You will be joining us at a critical inflection point in our growth, when, in addition to launching our sixth-generation technology, we are significantly expanding our products, capacity and market volume.Job Summary:
 We are looking for a Purchasing Manager to join our group as the key contributor to the Supply Chain, Product Development and Manufacturing Teams. Your role will be to lead the purchasing function, managing both the internal buying team as well as working with the third-party contractors and strategic partners, reporting to the Director of Supply Chain. Additional responsibilities will include direct and indirect material sourcing as well as working with engineering and suppliers to reduce risk in the sourcing process and deliver materials on time.  Responsibilities include cross-functional sourcing leadership and driving projects to successful conclusion in a timely manner. Candidates should enjoy getting their hands dirty, must be comfortable analyzing complex systems, and collaborating with subject matter experts.
As a small and growing company, Motiv is critically dependent on our team members leadership, enthusiasm, creative problem solving, and self-motivation across a wide range of both technical and nontechnical disciplines. Our core values are deeply passionate, curious, collaborative, customer focused and “owning it.” As with all roles at Motiv, your alignment with these values will be critical to your success here.
Duties/Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Provide leadership to the Purchasing team (buyers), including strategies to succeed and meet organizational goals and objectives</li>
<li>Counsel and develop team members, ensuring a work environment, aligned with Motiv values, that promotes sourcing service, teamwork, individual recognition, mutual respect, and employee satisfaction</li>
<li>Institute and manage goals and metrics to ensure proper performance measures are in place</li>
<li>Coordinate the reports necessary to gather data and report on the progress and success of these performance measures</li>
<li>Partner in assessment of potential suppliers and supplier selection with relevant stakeholders (Engineering, Quality) on an ongoing basis lead/support supplier reporting/score-carding</li>
<li>Develop and update the overall Supply Chain Strategy including Sourcing decisions, Planning, Quality/Cost/Delivery optimization, overall Supply Chain (SC) resilience with changing market conditions</li>
<li>Work with SC Director and Finance to set goals and departmental budget</li>
<li>Provide clear data and visibility to part availability for current production by utilizing the full extent of our ERP system</li>
<li>Work with ERP provider to tailor and improve this visibility as necessary</li>
<li>Work cross functionally to ensure engineering changes are executed properly within the supply chain and at the point of fit</li>
<li>Drive execution of inventory best practices at all Motiv sites, ensuring the best combination of on-shelf and Just-in-Time inventory to support customers</li>
<li>Ensure strategies and tactics are in place to meet inventory objectives</li>
<li>Develops operations strategies by anticipating requirements and trends of our inventory management systems.</li>
<li>Proactively assess and manage inventory asset risk (i.e., inventory obsolescence, age, relevance) for the corporation</li>
<li>Coordinate the disposition of said materials and participate in the MRB process</li>
<li>Partner with management and corporate leadership to improve vendor performance and customer satisfaction</li>
<li>Hire, lead, direct and manage the Purchasing team including daily workflow, master planning and departmental schedules</li>
<li>Implement customer programs as necessary (e.g., MRP, contracts, bonded inventory programs, and consignment, etc.)</li>
<li>Implement vendor programs as necessary (e.g., VMI, online portals, inventory reports, stocking packages, stock rotations)</li>
<li>Assists in issue resolution with vendors and suppliers and carriers</li>
<li>Troubleshoot breakdowns in process when performance measures and objectives are not achieved with an emphasis to find root cause and implement permanent corrective actions</li>
<li>Some travel may be required</li>
</ul>
Required Skills/Abilities:
<ul>
<li>Demonstrated ability to take a general idea or direction and build a story and follow behind it</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; proven ability to influence and work with all levels of an organization</li>
<li>Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and ‘can do’ attitude</li>
<li>Advanced writing and communication skills</li>
<li>Strong verbal and written communication skills</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail</li>
<li>Strong math and analytical skills</li>
<li>Excellent negotiation skills</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft office, Google Suite, ERP platforms like Plex and other software systems</li>
</ul>
Education and Experience:
<ul>
<li>BS in Business Management or related field </li>
<li>Minimum 10-20 years of experience in purchasing items in supply chain/ manufacturing/ medical device/ aerospace industry / automotive industry</li>
<li>Minimum 5-7 years of experience as a purchasing manager</li>
<li>Minimum 10 year of experience in working with ERP systems</li>
<li>Minimum 10 years of experience digitizing supply chain functions and managing transformations</li>
<li>EV and/or startup experience a plus</li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer</li>
<li>Be willing to travel 10 – 15% or as required per year</li>
<li>Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times</li>
</ul>
Salary Range:
<ul>
<li>$138,000.00-$164,000.00 (Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training.)</li>
</ul>
This is a regular full-time position that is based in Hayward, CA. Candidates only please; no recruiters. Benefits &amp; Perks
<ul>
<li>Competitive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Dental, Vision, HSA, Health &amp; Dependent Care FSA, 401(k) with company match, company paid Basic Life and AD&amp;D, employee paid Voluntary Life and AD&amp;D.</li>
<li>Generous PTO policy, 11 Paid Company Holidays</li>
<li>EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and Education Reimbursement </li>
<li>Fresh daily snacks and a healthy Work/Life Balance</li>
<li>Access to Perks at Work - Discounted learning, tickets, electronics, travel, health, restaurants &amp; retail.</li>
<li>Free Online Training &amp; Development</li>
<li>Bicycle friendly, with bike storage available to all Foster City employees with a 5 minute walk to the scenic Bay Front.</li>
<li>Regular Happy Hours, Company Cultural Events, and more!</li>
</ul>
About Motiv
Motiv Power Systems is the medium-duty commercial electric vehicle (EV) leader that frees fleets from fossil fuels. Founded in 2009, the Bay Area-based, commercial EV company draws on 14 years of experience to create accessible, cost-effective, and innovative EV technology for organizations that are the backbone of the economy.
Motiv has more than 150 all-electric trucks and buses on the road with businesses of all sizes, across a broad spectrum of industries, including linen, parcel, food, hospitality, airports, higher education, pupil transportation, and more. Motiv vehicles operate at over 98 percent uptime, and have logged more than two million miles, while also offering fleets up to 85 percent operation and maintenance cost savings. Motiv’s proven EV technology provides operators with a healthier, smoother, and more profitable driving experience.

Purchasing Manager

What Makes Motiv Special?
Through a radically different approach to building electric trucks that combines our own patented IP with strategic partnerships, we have developed a line of all-electric medium-duty truck and bus chassis, which are used in a range of truck and bus applications in the US and Canada while reducing millions of CO2 pounds of emissions. 
Our next-generation power management electronics and software make it easy to integrate new technology components into new vehicles and applications. You will be joining us at a critical inflection point in our growth, when, in addition to launching our sixth-generation technology, we are significantly expanding our products, capacity and market volume.Job Summary:
We are seeking a smart and enthusiastic Manufacturing Process Engineer to join Motiv Power Systems in transforming an industry. In this role, you will report to the Manufacturing Manager and will be in the Detroit metro area in Michigan.  You will be a key part of a multifaceted team that designs, develops, launches, and manufactures Motiv products.  You will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve our electronic Powertrain Control Systems and ensure effective establishment and operation of manufacturing processes related to cutting edge EV technology.
Communication is highly important - excellent oral and written communication skills are required. If you are passionate, self-motivated, a team player, and can consistently deliver strong manufacturing process outcomes, we are interested in speaking with you.
Duties/Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Provide proactive and reactive leadership to identify, troubleshoot manufacturing issues including root cause identification and cross-functional design and implementation of corrective actions including process or product design improvements</li>
<li>Lead and coach production personnel on process, equipment, and analytical approach to problem solving and continuous improvement</li>
<li>Maintain manufacturing work instructions for all chassis builds</li>
<li>Support Chassis builds at assembly facilities with continuous improvement initiatives</li>
<li>Support prototype build events and provide input to Engineer on Manufacturability &amp; assembly instructions</li>
<li>Work with partners, suppliers, customers and Motiv engineers to develop new electric truck applications</li>
<li>Lead formal and timely manufacturability (DfM/DfA/DfS) review on all new products and changes</li>
<li>Develop new processes based on new technology requirements</li>
<li>Assist manufacturing in setting up lines and cells to build new and existing products incorporating lean manufacturing and six sigma quality practices</li>
<li>Coordinate with Product Engineering (Mechanical Manufacturing Design Engineer) to assure that all Engineering models/drawings and specifications are adequate to accurately define all manufacturing and quality requirements to produce a product that meets design requirements</li>
<li>Coordinate with engineering on all functional test requirements of existing and new products</li>
<li>Aid manufacturing operations including troubleshooting of assembly issue, special testing, and assistance in identifying root cause</li>
<li>Recommend formal corrective actions to production or product design improvements after performing analysis</li>
<li>Assure that customers receive a product that meets all the quality and reliability standards</li>
<li>Drive continuous improvement activities in a data driven way to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost</li>
<li>Utilize industrial engineering tactics to balance the lines to ensure flow and meet takt time expectations based on demand and ensure overall cost optimization</li>
<li>Perform all other duties as deemed necessary by the department manager</li>
</ul>
Required Skills/Abilities:
<ul>
<li>Proven expertise in applying necessary tools such as Process development, tooling and fixture design/implementation, Lean Manufacturing, DFMEA/PFMEA, Error Proofing, Control Plans, 8D problem solving, APQP launch process, MES/ERP systems and CAD Software – Solidworks and CATIA</li>
<li>Practical expertise of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes including assembly, testing and hands-on electro-mechanical trouble shooting, plant facility and equipment layout and implementation</li>
<li>Analytical approach to problem solving, while managing multiple issues at one time and adjust to rapidly changing priorities and schedules</li>
<li>Ability to apply independent judgement to identify and resolve problems. This includes setting and prioritizing goals with minimum supervision and leading customer satisfaction with minimum vehicle</li>
<li>The personal traits of a “Change Leader” able to effectively lead and work within a team</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively work with a wide range of stakeholders including customers, dealerships, body builders, sales &amp; marketing, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain</li>
<li>Working knowledge of quality operating systems, ISO TS16949, and engineering change control processes</li>
<li>Knowledge of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes including assembly and testing</li>
<li>Hands on experience with electro-mechanical troubleshooting</li>
<li>Must have the personal traits of a “Change Leader”</li>
<li>Ability to work and lead effectively within a team</li>
<li>Experience in a Lean Manufacturing concepts and continuous improvement efforts</li>
<li>Application of mistake and error proofing engineering</li>
<li>Process development, tooling and fixture design/implementation, quality troubleshootin</li>
<li>Participate in design reviews - DFM/DFA</li>
<li>Involvement with electrical test equipment, plant facility, and equipment layout</li>
</ul>
Education and Experience:
<ul>
<li>BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related technical field with knowledge in the application of basic engineering principles, theories, and techniques</li>
<li>Minimum 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience</li>
<li>Strong experience with fittings, hoses, and hardline development (routing &amp; retainment) is a plus</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications: 
<ul>
<li>Advanced knowledge of electric mobility including components like high voltage batteries and systems like cutting edge control technology, automotive systems and troubleshooting procedures</li>
<li>Ability to translate own expertise in a practical and easily implementable way with maximum impact using the minimum of resources or formal processes</li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer</li>
<li>Be willing to travel 10 – 15% or as required per year</li>
<li>Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times</li>
</ul>
Salary Range:
<ul>
<li>$75,000.00-$112,000.00 (Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training.)</li>
</ul>
This is a regular full-time position based in Novi, Michigan. Candidates only please; no recruiters. Benefits &amp; Perks
<ul>
<li>Competitive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Dental, Vision, HSA, Health &amp; Dependent Care FSA, 401(k) with company match, company paid Basic Life and AD&amp;D, employee paid Voluntary Life and AD&amp;D.</li>
<li>Generous PTO policy, 11 Paid Company Holidays</li>
<li>EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and Education Reimbursement </li>
<li>Fresh daily snacks and a healthy Work/Life Balance</li>
<li>Access to Perks at Work - Discounted learning, tickets, electronics, travel, health, restaurants &amp; retail.</li>
<li>Free Online Training &amp; Development</li>
<li>Bicycle friendly, with bike storage available to all Foster City employees with a 5 minute walk to the scenic Bay Front.</li>
<li>Regular Happy Hours, Company Cultural Events, and more!</li>
</ul>
About Motiv
Motiv Power Systems is the medium-duty commercial electric vehicle (EV) leader that frees fleets from fossil fuels. Founded in 2009, the Bay Area-based, commercial EV company draws on 14 years of experience to create accessible, cost-effective, and innovative EV technology for organizations that are the backbone of the economy.
Motiv has more than 150 all-electric trucks and buses on the road with businesses of all sizes, across a broad spectrum of industries, including linen, parcel, food, hospitality, airports, higher education, pupil transportation, and more. Motiv vehicles operate at over 98 percent uptime, and have logged more than two million miles, while also offering fleets up to 85 percent operation and maintenance cost savings. Motiv’s proven EV technology provides operators with a healthier, smoother, and more profitable driving experience.

Manufacturing Process Engineer

What Makes Motiv Special?
Through a radically different approach to building electric trucks that combines our own patented IP with strategic partnerships, we have developed a line of all-electric medium-duty truck and bus chassis, which are used in a range of truck and bus applications in the US and Canada while reducing millions of CO2 pounds of emissions. 
Our next-generation power management electronics and software make it easy to integrate new technology components into new vehicles and applications. You will be joining us at a critical inflection point in our growth, when, in addition to launching our sixth-generation technology, we are significantly expanding our products, capacity and market volume.Job Summary:
We are looking for a smart, enthusiastic Customer Field Support Leader to join us in transforming an industry. In this position reporting to the Director of Customer Support, you will ensure Motiv’s successful truck fleet deployments. You will work closely with Motiv’s Engineering and Manufacturing teams.  You are expected to develop expertise in the operation and debugging of Motiv’s electric powertrain to independently provide top quality support and leadership in the field.
 The role is customer facing, so solid customer service skills combined with exceptional 'hands on' technical ability are necessary attributes. This position is remote, to be filled in based on location and you will have primary responsibility for making sure Motiv-powered customer-deployed EVs remain ready-for-duty or return to duty ASAP, including diagnosis, customer situation assessment, solution determination, hands-on repair of issues and working with engineering to reduce future rates of failure.
Duties/Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Adapt with imagination, creativity and talent to independently assess, diagnose and resolve complex customer and vehicle issues</li>
<li>Maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers</li>
<li>Be proficient with computer skills and be capable of learning new, cutting edge Motiv or other IP based software systems including ERP/MRP, diagnostics and advanced engineering schematics</li>
<li>Influence, manage and coach team members, while providing constructive feedback for cross-functional improvements in processes and procedures</li>
<li>Understand the complete vehicle at a systemic and component level in order to effectively and efficiently deliver field support activities to perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot Motiv vehicles</li>
<li>Utilize remote monitoring system data for periodic log reviews, and to identify possible performance related concerns as well as to study vehicle utilization and suggest improvements</li>
<li>Participate in Motiv quality programs and take an appropriate level of responsibility for quality goals and proper quality documentation of any failures</li>
<li>Deliver customer driver and maintenance training in addition to technical support for sales and marketing efforts</li>
<li>Travel as required for initial training and to ensure Support Team goals and customer requirements are met</li>
</ul>
Required Skills/Abilities: 
<ul>
<li>Ability to apply independent judgment to identify and resolve problems. This includes setting and prioritizing goals with minimum supervision and leading customer satisfaction with minimum vehicle downtime</li>
<li>Analytical approach to problem solving, while managing multiple issues at one time and adjust to rapidly changing priorities and schedules</li>
<li>Ability to translate own expertise in a practical and easily implementable way with maximum impact using the minimum of resources or formal processes</li>
<li>Knowledge of principles and processes for providing superior customer service</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively work with a wide range of stakeholders including customers, dealerships, body builders, sales &amp; marketing, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain</li>
<li>Expected to learn and master:</li>
<li>Advanced knowledge of electric mobility including components like high voltage batteries and systems like cutting edge control technology, automotive systems and troubleshooting procedures</li>
<li>Understand and assess our internal operating systems using Motiv proprietary computer software</li>
<li>Able to analyze complex, terabyte vehicle data logs to determine and identify issues with sub systems under challenging timelines</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills</li>
<li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail</li>
<li>Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative</li>
<li>Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines</li>
<li>Ability to work with minimal supervision while producing high quality output in timely manner</li>
<li>Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment</li>
<li>High level of accuracy; ability to work with tight schedules and ambiguity in startup environment</li>
<li>Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software</li>
</ul>
Education and Experience:
<ul>
<li>Associates or bachelor’s degree in a technical, science or engineering field</li>
<li>3-5 years’ experience working with relevant technologies</li>
<li>Experience with Controller Area Networks (CAN)</li>
<li>Knowledge of high voltage electrical systems</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of automotive product development systems and design disciplines</li>
<li>Excellent written &amp; oral communication skills – ability to present to wider audiences</li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer</li>
<li>Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times </li>
</ul>
Salary Range: 
<ul>
<li>$63,000.00 - $113,000.00 CAD (Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training.)</li>
</ul>
This position is based on location. Candidates only please; no recruiters. Benefits &amp; Perks
<ul>
<li>Competitive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Dental, Vision, HSA, Health &amp; Dependent Care FSA, 401(k) with company match, company paid Basic Life and AD&amp;D, employee paid Voluntary Life and AD&amp;D.</li>
<li>Generous PTO policy, 11 Paid Company Holidays</li>
<li>EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and Education Reimbursement </li>
<li>Fresh daily snacks and a healthy Work/Life Balance</li>
<li>Access to Perks at Work - Discounted learning, tickets, electronics, travel, health, restaurants &amp; retail.</li>
<li>Free Online Training &amp; Development</li>
<li>Bicycle friendly, with bike storage available to all Foster City employees with a 5 minute walk to the scenic Bay Front.</li>
<li>Regular Happy Hours, Company Cultural Events, and more!</li>
</ul>
About Motiv
Motiv Power Systems is the medium-duty commercial electric vehicle (EV) leader that frees fleets from fossil fuels. Founded in 2009, the Bay Area-based, commercial EV company draws on 14 years of experience to create accessible, cost-effective, and innovative EV technology for organizations that are the backbone of the economy.
Motiv has more than 150 all-electric trucks and buses on the road with businesses of all sizes, across a broad spectrum of industries, including linen, parcel, food, hospitality, airports, higher education, pupil transportation, and more. Motiv vehicles operate at over 98 percent uptime, and have logged more than two million miles, while also offering fleets up to 85 percent operation and maintenance cost savings. Motiv’s proven EV technology provides operators with a healthier, smoother, and more profitable driving experience.

Customer Field Support Leader

What Makes Motiv Special?
Through a radically different approach to building electric trucks that combines our own patented IP with strategic partnerships, we have developed a line of all-electric medium-duty truck and bus chassis, which are used in a range of truck and bus applications in the US and Canada while reducing millions of CO2 pounds of emissions. 
Our next-generation power management electronics and software make it easy to integrate new technology components into new vehicles and applications. You will be joining us at a critical inflection point in our growth, when, in addition to launching our sixth-generation technology, we are significantly expanding our products, capacity and market volume.Job Summary:
Motiv is looking for an Embedded Software Diagnostics/IOT Engineer III to join the engineering team as a key contributor. As part of a small team, you will develop firmware tests for various components that comprise Motiv’s EV solution. Responsibilities include technical leadership, software design, coding, testing, and debugging as it relates to built-in tests, diagnostics, and state reporting for embedded EV software products. Candidates should enjoy getting their hands dirty and debugging hardware with digital probes, oscilloscopes, as well as contributing to Motiv’s long-term software vision. This position may require occasional domestic travel; less than 10%. This position reports to the Software Engineering Manager and is based in Foster City, CA.
Duties/Responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Work with management, architects, and developers to create cost-effective, flexible, software/firmware embedded diagnostic and test solutions which scale with our business</li>
<li>Design, develop, implement, and maintain built-in tests and diagnostics code for embedded vehicle control software written in C and Python</li>
<li>Work in conjunction with systems engineers, hardware designers, and software developers to develop strategies for real-time diagnostics and troubleshooting to FRU</li>
<li>Coordinate with cloud/telemetry engineers to provide front-ends and fleet status tools for Customer Support and Manufacturing</li>
<li>Work with Systems Engineers to support product level DVT, PVT, and validation plans</li>
<li>Conduct requirements analysis, develop test requirements documents and test design documents</li>
<li>Participate in peer design and code reviews</li>
<li>Participate in and encourage continuous improvement of software quality</li>
<li>Adhere to Motiv company policies and procedures, and best-practices</li>
</ul>
Education and Experience: 
<ul>
<li>BS in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with Software Emphasis</li>
<li>Strong understanding of software engineering principles, including SW best practices and full SDLC</li>
<li>7 years of Embedded Software/Firmware development experience</li>
<li>Passion for embedded software and freeing fleets from fossil fuels</li>
<li>Strong proficiency in C with ability to understand compiler output (assembly)</li>
<li>Experience with coding standards like MISRA C</li>
<li>Experience with Linux, RTOS and bare-metal systems</li>
<li>Experience with MQTT and other IoT protocols and techniques</li>
<li>Ability to collaborate with Cloud/Data Engineers to optimize data volumes, critical information flows, and connectivity solutions</li>
<li>Experience in automotive industry, and standards such as OBD, CAN, LIN, FlexRay, AUTOSAR, etc.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and communication skills</li>
<li>Experience with CI/CD and experience with development environments using Jenkins pipelines</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications: 
<ul>
<li>MS in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with Software Emphasis</li>
<li>Experience developing or testing safety-critical systems</li>
<li>Familiarity with ISO-26262</li>
<li>Experience with Agile Development Methodology</li>
<li>Experience developing and testing for AUTOSAR components</li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer</li>
<li>Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times</li>
</ul>
Salary Range:
<ul>
<li>$125,000.00-$165,000.00 (Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training.)</li>
</ul>
This is a regular full-time position based in Foster City, CA. Benefits &amp; Perks
<ul>
<li>Competitive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Dental, Vision, HSA, Health &amp; Dependent Care FSA, 401(k) with company match, company paid Basic Life and AD&amp;D, employee paid Voluntary Life and AD&amp;D.</li>
<li>Generous PTO policy, 11 Paid Company Holidays</li>
<li>EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and Education Reimbursement </li>
<li>Fresh daily snacks and a healthy Work/Life Balance</li>
<li>Access to Perks at Work - Discounted learning, tickets, electronics, travel, health, restaurants &amp; retail.</li>
<li>Free Online Training &amp; Development</li>
<li>Bicycle friendly, with bike storage available to all Foster City employees with a 5 minute walk to the scenic Bay Front.</li>
<li>Regular Happy Hours, Company Cultural Events, and more!</li>
</ul>
About Motiv
Motiv Power Systems is the medium-duty commercial electric vehicle (EV) leader that frees fleets from fossil fuels. Founded in 2009, the Bay Area-based, commercial EV company draws on 14 years of experience to create accessible, cost-effective, and innovative EV technology for organizations that are the backbone of the economy.
Motiv has more than 150 all-electric trucks and buses on the road with businesses of all sizes, across a broad spectrum of industries, including linen, parcel, food, hospitality, airports, higher education, pupil transportation, and more. Motiv vehicles operate at over 98 percent uptime, and have logged more than two million miles, while also offering fleets up to 85 percent operation and maintenance cost savings. Motiv’s proven EV technology provides operators with a healthier, smoother, and more profitable driving experience.

Embedded Software Diagnostics/IOT Engineer III

What Makes Motiv Special?
Through a radically different approach to building electric trucks that combines our own patented IP with strategic partnerships, we have developed a line of all-electric medium-duty truck and bus chassis, which are used in a range of truck and bus applications in the US and Canada while reducing millions of CO2 pounds of emissions. 
Our next-generation power management electronics and software make it easy to integrate new technology components into new vehicles and applications. You will be joining us at a critical inflection point in our growth, when, in addition to launching our sixth-generation technology, we are significantly expanding our products, capacity and market volume.Job Summary:
We are seeking a smart, enthusiastic Lead Product Change Engineer to join the Mechanical Engineering team as a key contributor in driving effective product change management from design to delivery with clear communication, effective documentation and timely implementation. As part of a multifaceted team, you will work with our Engineers, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and others cross-functionally, and be a critical enabler in our change implementation process. This is a developmental role, ideal for a candidate with deep product engineering and launch experience, who wants to broaden their technical experience to business end-to-end expertise, for increased future responsibility.
As a Lead Product Change Engineer, you understand the challenges associated with developing new and agile enterprise solutions that are implemented to product intent, and are well versed in facilitating activities for high-quality technical documentation. You are a self-motivated, creative thinker with a keen ability to drive ‘learning by doing’, ensure accurate implementation of new parts and sub-systems, and, drive ‘change’ quality systems. Although this is not a formal supervisory role, you are challenged and excited by the expectation and opportunity as an individual contributor, to lead cross-functional employees through your influence and demonstrated experiential credibility. This role, located at Motiv’s Foster City, CA headquarters, reports to the Mechanical Engineering Manager.
Duties/Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Lead Engineering Change Management, an end-to-end process vital for operations, to ensure MRD, SOP and other key activities are implemented on time and with high accuracy</li>
<li>Ensure that teams are aligned on key activities such as new production releases and product changes</li>
<li>Oversee and maintain the ERP Change Order and release process, with other cross-functional teams for effective real-time ECR implementation and closure, within program or project management launch timelines</li>
<li>Ensure that changes being implemented are properly documented with full detail and have a clear disposition of downstream activities such as current inventory and open purchase orders</li>
<li>Work with cross-functional teams to define product configurations and control company operating processes</li>
<li>Process, distribute, and maintain controlled documentation using an ERP document control system/Change Order process</li>
<li>Audit changes for accuracy, completion and notify personnel of updated versions and how to access them</li>
<li>Train staff and new employees on the change management and implementation process, ensuring fast adoption of our PLM/ERP software</li>
<li>Distribute latest revision level documentation to all appropriate users and ensure that obsolete documentation and parts are removed from distribution</li>
<li>Provide guidance and communication to Originators in order to share best practices and resolve change issues and/or discrepancies while increasing quality, speed, effectiveness, and impact of Change Management</li>
</ul>
Required Skills/Abilities: 
<ul>
<li>Self-driven, high energy and proactive with strong motivational skills who can lead teams toward a common goal in a fast-moving, disciplined yet agile, scale-up environment</li>
<li>High degree of proficiency in Product development and launch, Bill of Material (BOM) management and ERP/PLM systems (Plex, SAP, Enovia) including change management planning</li>
<li>Must be proficient with Project Management (example MS Project), Microsoft Suite and Adobe</li>
<li>Ability to design and perform manual workflows prior to technology solutions</li>
<li>Superior documentation and organizational skills, including the ability to generate ‘succinct yet impactful’ reports. Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li>
<li>Excellent planning and time management skills with a proven ability to meet challenging deadlines</li>
<li>Ability to work with minimal supervision while producing high quality output in a timely manner</li>
<li>Ability to translate own expertise in a practical and easily implementable way with maximum impact using the minimum of resources or formal processes</li>
</ul>
Education and Experience:
<ul>
<li>Career goal to broaden &amp; deepen product development and launch experience into larger future responsibility</li>
<li>BS degree in an engineering or related discipline</li>
<li>5+ years of experience working in effective product change implementation in an engineering and manufacturing environment. Automotive and/or aerospace is preferred but not required</li>
<li>Proven experience with an electronic document management system and technical writing capabilities</li>
<li>Demonstrated cross-functional teamwork skills and potential for future leadership roles</li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer</li>
</ul>
Salary Range: 
<ul>
<li>$110,000.00-$140,000.00 (Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training.)</li>
</ul>
This is a regular full-time position based in Foster City, CA. Candidates only please; no recruiters.Benefits &amp; Perks
<ul>
<li>Competitive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Dental, Vision, HSA, Health &amp; Dependent Care FSA, 401(k) with company match, company paid Basic Life and AD&amp;D, employee paid Voluntary Life and AD&amp;D.</li>
<li>Generous PTO policy, 11 Paid Company Holidays</li>
<li>EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and Education Reimbursement </li>
<li>Fresh daily snacks and a healthy Work/Life Balance</li>
<li>Access to Perks at Work - Discounted learning, tickets, electronics, travel, health, restaurants &amp; retail.</li>
<li>Free Online Training &amp; Development</li>
<li>Bicycle friendly, with bike storage available to all Foster City employees with a 5 minute walk to the scenic Bay Front.</li>
<li>Regular Happy Hours, Company Cultural Events, and more!</li>
</ul>
About Motiv
Motiv Power Systems is the medium-duty commercial electric vehicle (EV) leader that frees fleets from fossil fuels. Founded in 2009, the Bay Area-based, commercial EV company draws on 14 years of experience to create accessible, cost-effective, and innovative EV technology for organizations that are the backbone of the economy.
Motiv has more than 150 all-electric trucks and buses on the road with businesses of all sizes, across a broad spectrum of industries, including linen, parcel, food, hospitality, airports, higher education, pupil transportation, and more. Motiv vehicles operate at over 98 percent uptime, and have logged more than two million miles, while also offering fleets up to 85 percent operation and maintenance cost savings. Motiv’s proven EV technology provides operators with a healthier, smoother, and more profitable driving experience.

Lead Product Change Engineer

What Makes Motiv Special?
Through a radically different approach to building electric trucks that combines our own patented IP with strategic partnerships, we have developed a line of all-electric medium-duty truck and bus chassis, which are used in a range of truck and bus applications in the US and Canada while reducing millions of CO2 pounds of emissions. 
Our next-generation power management electronics and software make it easy to integrate new technology components into new vehicles and applications. You will be joining us at a critical inflection point in our growth, when, in addition to launching our sixth-generation technology, we are significantly expanding our products, capacity and market volume.Job Summary:
The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for Quality assurance of the Motiv supply base including contract manufacturing and own manufacturing sites. This role will include strategic proactive elements in developing Quality Operating Systems and tactical aspects in providing effective solutions in areas such as supplier quality processes, risk mitigation, and root cause analysis. This position reports to the SVP, Engineering, Supply Chain, &amp; Manufacturing and is based out of our Novi, MI facility.
<h3>Duties/Responsibilities:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Lead the supplier approval process by assessing engineering, technology capabilities, manufacturing, health, safety, and environmental risks</li>
<li>Lead and support the development of Motiv AVL (Approved Vendor List) process</li>
<li>Initiate supplier risk assessment process for critical suppliers during the NPI design and release phase</li>
<li>Coordinate with Motiv Engineering to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements</li>
<li>Provide Supplier specific APQP process support to Program Management Team to achieve program milestones and launch metrics</li>
<li>Manage supplier scorecard process for product quality, cost, delivery, responsiveness, capacity, and compliance through continuously KPI metrics monitoring</li>
<li>Coordinate with supplier on capacity issues and action plans to mitigate delivery risks</li>
<li>Manage implementation of supplier quality processes, including supplier approval activities, source selection evaluations, supplier classification designation (Critical and Standard)</li>
<li>Manage supplier quality through supporting Engineering and Manufacturing with 8D, SCAR, Control Plans, DOE and SPC</li>
<li>Perform onsite supplier visits, as required, for root cause analysis and verification of correction actions of supplier quality issues</li>
<li>Review supplier manufacturing processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities as part of the continual improvement efforts</li>
<li>Perform data analysis to correlate field failures with internal production data to understand root causes, reliability risks, and exposures </li>
<li>Participate as quality representative to external manufacturing partnerslo</li>
<li>Support activities for customer quality, supplier quality, and internal quality requirements </li>
<li>Provide ongoing quality engineering support throughout the product life cycle of Motiv product platforms</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
<h3>Required Skills/Abilities:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Understanding of engineering &amp; manufacturing processes and process control</li>
<li>Exceptional knowledge of quality improvement tools and statistical and problem-solving capability and credibility to apply it for a start-up in process of scaling up.</li>
<li>Knowledge and experience of environmental, reliability, and safety requirements for automotive applications</li>
<li>Knowledgeable of Lean Manufacturing Principles preferable</li>
<li>Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration – simplifying and providing practical, clearly applicable solutions</li>
<li>Ability to work remotely, individually, or in a team environment</li>
<li>A team player with strong communication skills</li>
<li>Must possess a sense of urgency</li>
<li>A self-starter who can independently prioritize and manage multiple competing tasks</li>
<li>Ability to work in a fast-paced development and manufacturing environment</li>
<li>Extensive experience with ISO-9001 and IATF-16949 quality management systems</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communications across technical and non-technical stakeholders</li>
<li>Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
<h3>Education and Experience:</h3>
<ul>
<li>BS in engineering disciplines or equivalent. Master’s degree a plus</li>
<li>7+ years of experience in related quality engineering position in the automotive industry</li>
<li>Design and Release experience a plus</li>
<li>Expertise in APQP, PPAP, MSA, SQC, Six Sigma, SAE/ASTM/ISO Standards &amp; Materials and Safety/Compliance standards is a strong plus</li>
</ul>
<h3>Physical Requirements:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer</li>
<li>Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times</li>
</ul>
<h3>Salary Range:</h3>
<ul>
<li>$90,000.00-$120,000.00 (Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training.)</li>
</ul>
This is a regular full-time position based in Novi, MI. Candidates only please; no recruiters.Benefits &amp; Perks
<ul>
<li>Competitive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Dental, Vision, HSA, Health &amp; Dependent Care FSA, 401(k) with company match, company paid Basic Life and AD&amp;D, employee paid Voluntary Life and AD&amp;D.</li>
<li>Generous PTO policy, 11 Paid Company Holidays</li>
<li>EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and Education Reimbursement </li>
<li>Fresh daily snacks and a healthy Work/Life Balance</li>
<li>Access to Perks at Work - Discounted learning, tickets, electronics, travel, health, restaurants &amp; retail.</li>
<li>Free Online Training &amp; Development</li>
<li>Bicycle friendly, with bike storage available to all Foster City employees with a 5 minute walk to the scenic Bay Front.</li>
<li>Regular Happy Hours, Company Cultural Events, and more!</li>
</ul>
About Motiv
Motiv Power Systems is the medium-duty commercial electric vehicle (EV) leader that frees fleets from fossil fuels. Founded in 2009, the Bay Area-based, commercial EV company draws on 14 years of experience to create accessible, cost-effective, and innovative EV technology for organizations that are the backbone of the economy.
Motiv has more than 150 all-electric trucks and buses on the road with businesses of all sizes, across a broad spectrum of industries, including linen, parcel, food, hospitality, airports, higher education, pupil transportation, and more. Motiv vehicles operate at over 98 percent uptime, and have logged more than two million miles, while also offering fleets up to 85 percent operation and maintenance cost savings. Motiv’s proven EV technology provides operators with a healthier, smoother, and more profitable driving experience.

Senior Quality Engineer

What Makes Motiv Special?
Through a radically different approach to building electric trucks that combines our own patented IP with strategic partnerships, we have developed a line of all-electric medium-duty truck and bus chassis, which are used in a range of truck and bus applications in the US and Canada while reducing millions of CO2 pounds of emissions. 
Our next-generation power management electronics and software make it easy to integrate new technology components into new vehicles and applications. You will be joining us at a critical inflection point in our growth, when, in addition to launching our sixth-generation technology, we are significantly expanding our products, capacity and market volume.Job Summary:
Motiv is looking for an Electrical Engineer II to join the Product Development team. Your primary responsibility will be design of ePCS (electric Powertrain Control System) components, including system controllers, high-power DC-DC converters, AC-DC converters, and motor controllers. This position will contribute at all stages of the product development process and will work closely with Hardware, Software, and Manufacturing engineers to ensure Motiv designs result in successful products. You will be responsible for maintaining an expertise in the electric vehicle and component technology landscape, understanding how various advancements might fit into Motiv’s system and to ensure Motiv stays at the leading edge of development in the heavy-duty electrical vehicles industry. This position reports to the Electrical Engineering Manager and is based out of the Foster City office or may be remotely located based on need.
Duties/Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Expertise with power electronics design for DC/DC and DC/AC designs up to 1kV/500A</li>
<li>Extensive experience with component level analog and digital design</li>
<li>Thermal analysis for electronics</li>
<li>DFM and DFT for high volume cost sensitive markets</li>
<li>Proficiency with lab equipment and design verification</li>
<li>Understanding of digital control techniques and signal processing</li>
<li>Basic competence in C++ embedded programming</li>
<li>Bootstrapping/Boot Loader low level driver design experience</li>
<li>Skilled with simulation tools such as SPICE and PSIM</li>
<li>Knowledge of EMI mitigation techniques and filter design</li>
<li>Familiarity with EDA tools such as Altium or PADs</li>
<li>Automotive experience, specifically heavy-duty vehicles</li>
<li>Performs other related duties as assigned </li>
<li>Basic working knowledge of Python</li>
<li>Familiarity with object-orientation programming</li>
</ul>
Required Skills/Abilities: 
<ul>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills </li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal and customer service skill</li>
<li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail</li>
<li>Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative</li>
<li>Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines</li>
<li>Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment</li>
<li>Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software</li>
</ul>
Education and Experience:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline required. Master’s degree preferred</li>
<li>5-7+ years of relevant experience; exceptional candidates with less experience will be considered</li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Can work on the vehicle to troubleshoot wiring harness related issues if needed</li>
<li>Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer</li>
<li>Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times</li>
</ul>
Salary Range: 
<ul>
<li>$93,000.00-$156,000.00 (Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training.)</li>
</ul>
This is a regular full-time position based in Foster City, CA. Candidates only please; no recruiters.Benefits &amp; Perks
<ul>
<li>Competitive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Dental, Vision, HSA, Health &amp; Dependent Care FSA, 401(k) with company match, company paid Basic Life and AD&amp;D, employee paid Voluntary Life and AD&amp;D.</li>
<li>Generous PTO policy, 11 Paid Company Holidays</li>
<li>EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and Education Reimbursement </li>
<li>Fresh daily snacks and a healthy Work/Life Balance</li>
<li>Access to Perks at Work - Discounted learning, tickets, electronics, travel, health, restaurants &amp; retail.</li>
<li>Free Online Training &amp; Development</li>
<li>Bicycle friendly, with bike storage available to all Foster City employees with a 5 minute walk to the scenic Bay Front.</li>
<li>Regular Happy Hours, Company Cultural Events, and more!</li>
</ul>
About Motiv
Motiv Power Systems is the medium-duty commercial electric vehicle (EV) leader that frees fleets from fossil fuels. Founded in 2009, the Bay Area-based, commercial EV company draws on 14 years of experience to create accessible, cost-effective, and innovative EV technology for organizations that are the backbone of the economy.
Motiv has more than 150 all-electric trucks and buses on the road with businesses of all sizes, across a broad spectrum of industries, including linen, parcel, food, hospitality, airports, higher education, pupil transportation, and more. Motiv vehicles operate at over 98 percent uptime, and have logged more than two million miles, while also offering fleets up to 85 percent operation and maintenance cost savings. Motiv’s proven EV technology provides operators with a healthier, smoother, and more profitable driving experience.

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