BIW Controls 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.

In the BIW (Body‑in‑White) Controls Engineer role you will be responsible for overseeing and leading the controls team (internal and external) within the Body‑in‑White department of our organization. Your role will be critical in driving the automation and robotics strategies for BIW production. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to study, develop, optimize and ensure the successful integration of robotics technology into the production systems.

• Develop a comprehensive roadmap for implementing controls and automation technologies within the BIW manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and evaluate the feasibility and cost‑effectiveness of proposed solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure seamless integration with existing manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Optimize workflows to increase productivity, reduce cycle times, and enhance product quality while maintaining cost efficiency.
• Ensure that all production systems meet the required controls quality standards and comply with safety regulations.
• Develop and enforce safety standards and guidelines for the operation and maintenance of robotics equipment.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance, to align objectives and drive effective collaboration.
• Prepare regular reports on process performance, improvements, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for management review.

• 3+ years of experience in the automotive or similar industry.
• 1+ years of experience directly dealing with BIW robotic processes and techniques.
• Self‑starter mentality.

• Travel to support the business as required.

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 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to lift up to 25 or more pounds, stand, sit, bend/stoop, or operate office equipment or machinery.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine the automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance.
• Equity Compensation.
• Flexible Paid Time Off.
• Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy.

Canoo is an equal opportunity‑affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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