Proterra’s Story

Communities are growing and evolving, and with that, our transportation needs are changing. Now more than ever, we need smart solutions that provide safer, more reliable and cleaner transit. Every day, Proterra works to meet those needs, with the world’s best-performing zero-emission buses. Our revolutionary battery-electric buses help fleet operators abandon fossil fuels, improve environmental quality and reduce operating costs. Building battery-electric vehicles for all people requires building an equitable and inclusive company which mirrors that diversity. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is what’s driving our business forward every day. It starts by ensuring that our workplace, workforce and industry reflect all the communities we are proud to serve.

Position Overview

This position, in the CAD team, will play a critical role in releasing new battery components and assemblies as a part of the broader Battery Engineering team at Proterra. The primary objective is to enable Proterra to meet its ambitious business goals through clean, timely design releases.

About the Role – You will:

• Create, modify and manage top-level Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM) data for our battery product assemblies.
• Analyze and cross-check EBOM to CAD BOM – parts, quantities, content and variant management between Catia/Enovia & Arena Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• Review engineering change orders for accuracy, following change management processes
• Continue to help our department grow from a file based management environment to data-driven in our PLM 2.0 Project
• Help establish best practice methodologies and guidelines for CAD/PDM/PLM use
• Collaborate and communicate with management and other internal groups regarding design status, project progress, requirement clarification and issue resolution
• Provide technical assistance and guidance on work methods and procedures to less experienced personnel engaged in related work
• Ensure proper part/EBOM standards are followed to support part naming, numbering and attribute set up including Unit of Measure, Part Weight, Customer Part Numbers, Make/Buy designation and others deemed critical
• Ensure rules of interchangeability are properly followed to define when parts are revised or when a new part number needs to be assigned to support Quality or Materials Management needs.
• Support the broader interests, work, and priorities of the Battery Engineering team as needs arise
• Provide IT support to troubleshoot, evaluate, and choose software updates, additions, customizations and improvements for PLM tools and roles
• Apply configuration rules, variant filters and effectivity to Engineering Items

About Our Group:

** **By managing all aspects of the top-level CAD models and the tools required to sustain a digital design library, the CAD team plays a critical role in timely design releases at Proterra. This role is part of the larger Battery Technology Team. The Battery Technology Team’s work is guided by our team values:
- Purpose: We work towards a sustainable future for all by leading battery technology development and enabling electrification in every sector of transportation.
- Initiative: We encourage taking ownership to find creative solutions to challenges. We’re not afraid to fail.
- Humility: We recognize when we’re not the expert, ask for help when needed, and change our minds when we get new information.
- Critical Thinking: We are both creative and analytical. We break problems down to the fundamentals and question assumptions.
- Intellectual Challenge: We are continuously learning and growing so that we can strategically tackle hard problems that push the industry forward.
- Community & Diversity: We actively work to build a supportive space where people from diverse backgrounds can bring their whole selves to work, connect meaningfully, and grow both as individuals and as a group.
- Kindness: We’re more productive when we treat each other with empathy and respect. We support each other and offer meaningful help.
- Fun: We purposefully create outlets to take breaks and have fun. We believe we should be inspired by our jobs and each other.
- You will report to the CAD Team Manager and collaborate with other Engineering team members located at our headquarters in Burlingame, CA and manufacturing facilities in Los Angeles, CA and Greenville, SC.

About You:

• ** **Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization
• Team player who understands and demonstrates by example the importance of working well with others both internal and external to the organization
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity
• Data-driven, resourceful, and diligent
• Keen eye for detail – this job requires a person who loves to be thorough, precise and take great care about minute details
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Relevant experience in BOM management
• Proficient with computers and software, such as Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of change control, PDM (EPDM, Enovia, etc) and PLM (Arena, etc) tools, workflows and approval routing.
• Knowledge of CAD, 2D drafting, materials, specifications and manufacturing process
• Familiar with the product development cycle – concept, design, development, test, & production
• Methodical and diligent thinker and a desire to work with a strong sense of quality and craft

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates or higher degree in Drafting and Design, Engineering (or related field)
• Experience in similar industry designing highly configurable products
• Knowledge of the application and interpretation of GD&T principles
• Understanding of energy storage systems architecture, and/or commercial bus, heavy truck, automotive or vehicle systems designs (mechanical, electrical, and thermal aspects)

_Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). _

Travel: 0-10%

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