Root Cause Engineer II - Cox Automotive EV Battery Solutions

Company

Cox Automotive

• USA

Job Family Group

Engineering / Product Development

Job Profile

Mechanical Engineer II

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

Yes, 15% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $70,700.00 - $106,100.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

At Cox Automotive we're forward-thinking innovators who put people first. Our award-winning workplace culture is centered on inclusion and kindness, and we're looking for people to join our mission to be a force for good in the world.

Come build a better future with EV Battery Solutions, part of the Cox Automotive family of businesses. We are the leading provider of services for the life cycle management of batteries used in hybrid and electric vehicles. You will work in a fast-paced environment where these batteries are repaired, refurbished and repurposed.

The Root Cause Engineer designs, installs, configures, implements, assesses, and supports all aspects of infrastructure environments, providing technical guidance and oversight and acting as a point of escalation and technical support for servicing batteries. If you are a dedicated problem solver with a passion for identifying and addressing the root causes of complex issues, we invite you to apply and contribute to our commitment to continuous improvement and excellence.

Job and Responsibilities

• Perform root cause analysis on EV batteries and related components.

• Design and author engineering documents to describe root cause processes based on specific diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and other observable/measurable phenomena.

• Communicate assessments/findings in an organized and cohesive manner.

• Troubleshooting complex systems and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 2 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and up to 2 years' experience; or 14 years' experience in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline strongly desired (engineering, computer science, meteorology, physics, math, or chemistry).

• Proficient in Process Design/Validation, Process Documentation, Statistical Process Control, or EV battery systems.

• Proficient with MS Office, Visio, and Smartsheets.

• Strong competency and familiarity with basic electrical theory

• Familiarity with circuit board components identification and understanding.

• Experience soldering with lead-free solder.

• Experience with using a DMM.

• Experience using an oscilloscope.

• Experience with LabView or SolidWorks

Working Environment

Variable, consisting of the office environment, the manufacturing floor, and some in field situations that require travel. Potential hazards include proximity of moving machinery, and exposure to High Voltage systems. The position may require an individual to stand, stoop, move equipment; bend, reach, or lift for prolonged periods of time. PPE includes safety glasses, hearing protection, and appropriate footwear for the working environment. Other PPE considerations include wearing full arc flash gear for periods of time.

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Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells - or simply uses - cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer

• All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.