Job Title : Vehicle Operations Manager
Location : Ulm+1 Ort
Company : Nikola Corporation
Salary :
Open Date : 2023-03-28
Close Date : 2023-07-28

Overview: You’re passionate about a zero-emissions future and want to build something special. You want to own your space, but work with talented, like-minded people on important projects. The pace doesn’t scare you; it excites you. Quality and integrity matter to you.
We feel exactly the same way.
Drive Forward. Introduce yourself to us and let’s start a conversation. Responsibilities: Roles and Responsibilities:

• Own prototype vehicle before and after test&validation activities incl. planning, coordination and maintenance
• Plan, coordinate and track hardware, software incl. function maturity on vehicle level
• Support vehicle commissioning, production as well as vehicle validation including but not limited to failure reporting, problem resolution and maintenance (“flying doctors”)
• Serve as interface vehicle operations
• Provide transparency vehicle status. Define necessary activities and reasonable deadlines to maintain vehicle availability in required condition.
• Define planning, tracking and reporting tools and processes.
• Align vehicle operations activities with all involved parties.
• Alert management in case of unsolvable conflicts. Offer alternative paths.
• Provide early warning when facing responsibility gaps on vehicle level.

Qualifications: You Have:

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering
• Automotive Testing Experience
• Experience with automotive software development, instrumentation, and calibration tools (Vector CANape, ETAS INCA, etc.)
• Experience with automotive DAQ systems
• Certification of HV training.
• Experience with automotive communication protocols (CAN, CAN FD, and Automotive Ethernet) and electrical architectures.
• Troubleshooting experience with electromechanical systems (CAN, LIN, LV, HV )
• Experience developing and executing test plans
• Good understanding of system/component design/development processes
• Good communication and time management skills

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with FCEV and/orBEV vehicles
• Experience in Heavy Truck segment
• Experience with calibration
• Experience with vehicle testing
• Experience with dyno testing
• Experience with pumps, compressors, sensors
• Experience with prototype and production vehicles

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