Power Electronics Design Release Engineer

Job Title 

Power Electronics 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 

In this role you will be part of Canoo’s Power Electronics Team within the Propulsion group and will be the leader of current and forward-looking Power Electronics Components including Traction Drive Inverter(s), DC/DC Converters or Onboard Chargers. As the Project Lead you will be expected to communicate cross-functionally across all engineering disciplines to engineer and deliver high quality Power Electronics Components(s) for vehicle production. 

Responsibilities (80s of the Position) 

• Component Technical Specification (CTS) Owner responsible for the Component Release and Change Management Presentations
• Manage Project Bill of Materials (BOM) and Sourcing Strategy
• Oversee Project Schedule
• Lead Design Failure Mode and Effects (DFMEA) Discussions and Documentation and Preliminary and Final Design Reviews (PDR / FDR)
• Define Cost Targets, Support Budget Definition and Tracking
• Manage Statement of Work’s (SOW) and Request for Quote’s (RFQ) and Manage First Article Sample Reviews
• Lead Weekly Product Execution Team (PET) Meetings
• Support Cross-Functional Team Members as Needed

Required Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering or related field
• Minimum 3 years of professional engineering experience 
• Strong communication, presentation, and teamwork skills
• Ability to solve complex problems
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Self-starter / ability to work independently
• Multi-tasker, cover multiple projects at once

 Preferred Experience  

• Master’s degree in in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field
• More than 5 years engineering experience
• Familiarity with automotive standards
• Proficient in Catia V6 (3D Experience) or similar mechanical CAD tools or electrical schematic and layout tools
•  Experience in component design for various manufacturing processes such as casting, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication or printed circuit board and fabrication and assembly, wire harness assembly, and electronic assemblies.

Travel Requirements

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

Physical Requirements for Non-Physical Position

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 po