Quality Technician - Sensor Pods

zoox
Fremont, CA

As part of the Advanced Hardware Manufacturing Operations team, you will be a vital part of the Zoox Manufacturing organization responsible for building, testing, troubleshooting complex software controlled electro-mechanical sensing elements critical to Zoox’s Robo Taxi. Our team has a collaborative resilient culture marked by being curious and by an energetic approach to bring the Robo Taxi to life. You’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to building the future of transportation.

In this technical leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing quality control activities for the camera, LiDAR and sensor production line, ensuring compliance with standards, internal procedures, and leading a team of technicians. This role involves performing inspections, analyzing data, implementing improvements, and providing technical guidance to the team.

In this role, you will

  • Conduct thorough quality inspections, execute accurate ERP quality transactions and act as a subject matter expert for all inspection steps (Incoming Quality Check, In Process Quality Check, Outgoing Quality Check) for the camera, LiDAR and sensor pod lines.
  • Lead, mentor, develop and train a team of quality technicians on best practices for their assigned tasks.
  • Identify, initiate and report non conformances and support troubleshooting of production and quality issues.
  • Ensure accurate documentation and proper maintenance of quality records in compliance with internal procedures, policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Support Quality Engineers in the development, maintenance of inspection procedures, work instructions and analysis of quality data.
  • Comply with safety regulations and the Zoox’s safety program
  • Collaborate with other departments to improve processes.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
  • At least 6 years of progressive QA experience in a fully or semi-automated serialized production environment of complex electro-mechanical assemblies (Aerospace, Automotive, Medical Device, Robotic industry).
  • Proficiency in using quality control tools, SAP/Oracle ERP software and MS Office/Google Suite.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, team management skills with excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to handle tight deadlines and manage competing demands effectively.

Bonus Qualifications

  • Experience in Lidar, camera, or sensor assembly, testing and troubleshooting
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485 standards

$40 - $55 an hour

About Zoox

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Posted 2026-02-18

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