Southern California-based Karma is more than just a car company. Although we are best known as a creator of soul-stirring luxury electric vehicles, Karma has emerged as a high-tech incubator offering innovators a perfect platform to prove their emerging technologies. Every Revero is designed at our Headquarters in Irvine and created with great individual care and world-class craftsmanship at the Karma Innovation and Customization Center in Moreno Valley, CA.   Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, the Director, Business Development is responsible for the pursuit and initialization / coordination of commercial business relationships aligned with Karma strategic objectives and targets.   The Business Development Director will play a key role in the development function and organization activities including, short term and long-term revenue generation, gaining market share and maximizing profitability, engaging and developing the technology partners and other business partners that will facilitate Karma’s expansion into new Karma business models.   The Business Development Director will actively identify new opportunities for revenue growth, and is expected to acquire and manage new client relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in B2B sales, as well as skills related to strategic analysis and marketing.   In this role, the director will be responsible for developing relationships with our clients, negotiating contracts and closing deals. The director will be relied upon to partner with our marketing.

Southern California-based Karma is more than just a car company. Although we are best known as a creator of soul-stirring luxury electric vehicles, Karma has emerged as a high-tech incubator offering innovators a perfect platform to prove their emerging technologies. Every Revero is designed at our Headquarters in Irvine and created with great individual care and world-class craftsmanship at the Karma Innovation and Customization Center in Moreno Valley, CA.   Karma Automotive creates expressive and beautiful luxury cars that are environmentally conscious. We deliver them with personal attention to customers in the global marketplace. Our customers expect high levels of personalization and customization, and we intend to deliver on that promise. If these commitments excite you, we would love to talk.   The Manager, Architecture, Packaging & CAD Engineering will manage the overall development, execution, resources, and deliverables associated to the geometrical total vehicle concepts for the entire model range.

Southern California-based Karma is more than just a car company. Although we are best known as a creator of soul-stirring luxury electric vehicles, Karma has emerged as a high-tech incubator offering innovators a perfect platform to prove their emerging technologies. Every Revero is designed at our Headquarters in Irvine and created with great individual care and world-class craftsmanship at the Karma Innovation and Customization Center in Moreno Valley, CA.   Karma Automotive is looking for a passionate Vehicle Software Systems Architect to lead, participate in defining the software system and subsystems architectures for automotive Infotainment and Connected Car systems, validate technology assumptions, and evaluate alternatives through hands on prototyping and discovery. This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated software architect that thrives on the creation of cutting-edge software and technologies, and supporting vehicle development through providing, communicating, and evolving the larger technological and architectural view of the solution. This is a fast-paced start-up environment in a dynamic development team.

Southern California-based Karma is more than just a car company. Although we are best known as a creator of soul-stirring luxury electric vehicles, Karma has emerged as a high-tech incubator offering innovators a perfect platform to prove their emerging technologies. Every Revero is designed at our Headquarters in Irvine and created with great individual care and world-class craftsmanship at the Karma Innovation and Customization Center in Moreno Valley, CA.   Karma Automotive is looking for a passionate Sr. Software Engineer to develop software architectures for automotive Infotainment and Connected Car systems and to lead the implementation of these architectures throughout the domain. This is an outstanding opportunity for highly motivated software engineers that thrive on the creation of cutting-edge software. This is a fast-paced start-up environment in a dynamic development team.

Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Body sought by Karma Automotive, LLC in Moreno Valley, CA.   Duties:Design and develop engineering and manufacturing processes for Karma’s luxury automobiles. Apply knowledge of industrial engineering principles and Lean Manufacturing methodologies to identify process improvement opportunities and implement changes to improve products and reduce costs, as part of the automotive engineering and development process. Work with Product Engineers and Advanced Manufacturing Engineers to define, test, and evaluate the impact of engineering change on manufacturing, tooling, costs, and production schedules. Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommending changes in designs, tolerances, and processing methods. Coordinate the release of engineering changes, and appropriate documentation. Ensure completion of design and development projects by serving as an expert resource for manufacturing engineering information and providing ongoing supervision of technicians, technologists, analysts, engineers, and administrative staff. Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods, validating finished-product and process capabilities, and establishing manufacturing processes standards. Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout. Apply knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly methods, quality control standards, tooling, product design, and materials to the development of manufacturing processes in compliance with product requirements and government regulations. Provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material cost, and reviewing production schedules to estimate future requirements. Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Ensure component program timing alignment with overall program timing plans and mitigation strategies. Facilitate part feasibility verification, including manufacturing, safety, and regulatory.   Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Engineering, or related field, plus three (3) years of Manufacturing Engineering or related experience developing cost studies to assemble new product models; planning volumes, capacities, and budgets for product assembly; creating final layouts, control plans, and specification packages; liaising with the supplier to develop the time frames for design reviews, construction, installation, and technical support; submitting requisitions for purchase order placement; conducting technical evaluations of suppliers to integrate or modify tooling and facilities; and conducting process failure mode effects analyses (PFMEAs).   Send resume to: Shirley Xue, Senior Director, Human Resources, Karma Automotive, LLC, 9950 Jeronimo Road, Irvine CA 92618 or email careers@karmaautomotive.com

Material Management Systems Architect sought by Karma Automotive, LLC in Irvine, CA.   Duties:Design and develop a large-scale, efficient, and effective computer operating system with multiple SAP software programs. Identify the business requirements of multiple departments, including warehouse management, materials management, and project and portfolio management, and translate those requirements into systems design solutions. Maintain optimal functioning of the system, developing and modifying existing infrastructure as necessary. Design and implement an efficient computer operating system capable of performing various functions, including material procurement, electrical equipment maintenance testing, and logistic execution. Execute life-cycle implementation of SAP through complex project tasks, activating building block methodology. Utilize key SAP ERP development tools, including SAP, SAP HANA, SAP S/4HANNA, and SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse. Configure the MRP capability of the system to plan automotive components based on demands created in the demand management system. Develop functional specifications for ABAP programs, such as ABAP query and SIS. Gather department requirements and conducting system configuration, data migration, and system maintenance, ensuring all requirements are successfully met. Produce operating scenarios, including RFQ, source list, information records. Review and implement computer systems revisions for continuous improvement in functionality and efficiency. Define programming requirements and testing programming solutions. Map fields in SAP for master data conversion, interfacing between SAP and smart team system to synchronize material master data. Develop best practices and processes to ensure system capability meets performance specifications.   Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, plus five (5) years of progressive Software Development or related experience designing organization structures and optimizing business processes; configuring SAP systems; defining system units and integration test plans; scheduling and monitoring configuration and testing of all business scenarios and processes; defining workflows and authorizations; developing and configuring materials management, warehouse management, and project and portfolio management modules; working with advanced business application programming (ABAP) developers to define technical requirements; and utilizing enterprise resource planning (ERP) technologies such as SAP R/3 MM, PM, LE, WM, PP, SD, and PPM.   Send resume to: Shirley Xue, Senior Director, Human Resources, Karma Automotive, LLC, 9950 Jeronimo Road, Irvine CA 92618 or email careers@karmaautomotive.com

Paint Robotics Engineersought by Karma Automotive, LLC in Moreno Valley, CA.   Duties: Design and develop robotic electromechanical equipment and systems for manufacturing and engineering Karma Automotive’s innovative luxury automobiles. Apply electrical and automotive engineering principles and best practices to evaluate and analyze design feasibility, operation, and performance of robotic mechanisms, components, and systems. Operate computer-assisted engineering software and equipment to perform engineering tasks. Advance the product development, standardization and innovation of microprocessor-controlled automotive paint systems, benchmarking the latest advancements in robotics engineering. Program robotics equipment, plan mobile robotic paths, and teach path plans to robots. Develop, review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates for robotics equipment. Design and develop software to control robotics systems. Analyze and evaluate robotic prototypes, designs, specifications and characteristics to ensure quality. Integrate robotics with peripherals, such as welders, controllers or other equipment. Conduct research into the design feasibility, operation and performance of robotics mechanisms, components and systems. Create backup systems for robotic programs and parameters to maintain operation records. Debug robotics programs and calibrate robotics and production systems. Provide engineering support for robotics systems and advise customers on the use of products. Calibrate scientific or technical equipment and process signal or sensor data.   Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, plus five (5) years of progressive Automation Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related experience, including two (2) years of experience developing and applying robotics to increase automotive production and quality; designing, planning and overseeing the manufacture, construction, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical and electronics components for automotive manufacturing equipment, systems, facilities and machinery; operating and programming circuit boards, processors, chips, electronics equipment and robotics systems software for automotive manufacturing; and programming and debugging Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) for automotive manufacturing.   Send resume to: Shirley Xue, Senior Director, Human Resources, Karma Automotive, LLC, 9950 Jeronimo Road, Irvine CA 92618 or email careers@karmaautomotive.com

Southern California-based Karma is more than just a car company. Although we are best known as a creator of soul-stirring luxury electric vehicles, Karma has emerged as a high-tech incubator offering innovators a perfect platform to prove their emerging technologies. Every Revero is designed at our Headquarters in Irvine and created with great individual care and world-class craftsmanship at the Karma Innovation and Customization Center in Moreno Valley, CA.   The Sr. Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for  driving new supplier identification and audits, assessing supplier capability,  Develop strong partnerships with suppliers to repair broken processes, eliminate waste, achieve cost reduction initiatives, resolve supplier production/design issues, support supplier Lean and Six Sigma activity, and reduce the risk of poor quality and/or late delivery to customers due to supplier performance and/or constraint/throughput issues. Provide effective feedback of all commodities to maximize tool life and continuous improvement. Support the design to develop standardized Measurement equipment tools qualifying prototypes according to project requirements and having the knowledge of analyzing gauges and fixturing based on the design.The ideal candidate will have Advanced Product Quality Development (APQP) experience and have a proven track record of executing the AIAG Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) deliverables.  

Southern California-based Karma is more than just a car company. Although we are best known as a creator of soul-stirring luxury electric vehicles, Karma has emerged as a high-tech incubator offering innovators a perfect platform to prove their emerging technologies. Every Revero is designed at our Headquarters in Irvine and created with great individual care and world-class craftsmanship at the Karma Innovation and Customization Center in Moreno Valley, CA.   The Manager, Global Certification will manage, coordinate, and administer various aspects of vehicle level, system, and component certifications for all designated markets, which feed in to the overall vehicle certification process. Occasional travel required to suppliers and test facilities (labs, proving grounds, etc.)

Southern California-based Karma is more than just a car company. Although we are best known as a creator of soul-stirring luxury electric vehicles, Karma has emerged as a high-tech incubator offering innovators a perfect platform to prove their emerging technologies. Every Revero is designed at our Headquarters in Irvine and created with great individual care and world-class craftsmanship at the Karma Innovation and Customization Center in Moreno Valley, CA.   The Sr. Software Engineer - Vehicle Diagnostics will report to Manager, Software Engineering. They are responsible for overall design and development of vehicle diagnostic software tools for fault management and service test communications based on industry-standard protocols (J1939, J1708) for commercial vehicles, analyzing requirements and specifications, preparing diagnostic tool software as per requirements, and participating in development testing of applications.

Southern California-based Karma is more than just a car company. Although we are best known as a creator of soul-stirring luxury electric vehicles, Karma has emerged as a high-tech incubator offering innovators a perfect platform to prove their emerging technologies. Every Revero is designed at our Headquarters in Irvine and created with great individual care and world-class craftsmanship at the Karma Innovation and Customization Center in Moreno Valley, CA.   Karma Automotive is looking for a passionate Principal Software Engineer to develop software architectures for automotive Infotainment and Connected Car systems and to lead the implementation of these architectures throughout the domain. This is an outstanding opportunity for highly motivated software engineers that thrive on the creation of cutting-edge software. This is a fast-paced start-up environment in a dynamic development team.

Southern California-based Karma is more than just a car company. Although we are best known as a creator of soul-stirring luxury electric vehicles, Karma has emerged as a high-tech incubator offering innovators a perfect platform to prove their emerging technologies. Every Revero is designed at our Headquarters in Irvine and created with great individual care and world-class craftsmanship at the Karma Innovation and Customization Center in Moreno Valley, CA.   The Sr. Manager, Brake Engineering & Driver Assistance is responsible for leading the Brake Engineering team for production and future programs. This role ensures the objectives of the team are clearly defined, timing goals are established, progress is monitored/reported, and objectives are achieved on time and with quality.  The Sr. Manager, Brake Engineering also has responsibility for Foundation Brake/Hydraulics/Actuation, Brake Control Systems (ABS/TC/ESC and related function), and also has solid line responsibility for leading the production Advanced Driver Assistance team (Active Emergency Braking, Active Cruise Control, Lane Keeep Assist, Parking Sensing, etc.) Finally, this position is responsible for ensuring compliance and final signoff to all relevant FMVSS, CMVSS, China, and ECE regulations related to the Brake System and Driver Assistance Systems. 

Southern California-based Karma is more than just a car company. Although we are best known as a creator of soul-stirring luxury electric vehicles, Karma has emerged as a high-tech incubator offering innovators a perfect platform to prove their emerging technologies. Every Revero is designed at our Headquarters in Irvine and created with great individual care and world-class craftsmanship at the Karma Innovation and Customization Center in Moreno Valley, CA.   The Director of Electrical/Electronic System Engineering – Advance Development leads the Karma E/E System Architecture function that provides program level and long-term direction of the E/E System Architecture. Based on overall company strategies and plans, the Director proposes the basic systems philosophies and directions related to planning and architecture for acquiring technology, major components, tools and processes. This includes driving execution of architecture initiatives, evaluating current architecture, and driving the organization’s E/E System Architecture function to the future to deliver business value aligned to the company strategy. 

Southern California-based Karma is more than just a car company. Although we are best known as a creator of soul-stirring luxury electric vehicles, Karma has emerged as a high-tech incubator offering innovators a perfect platform to prove their emerging technologies. Every Revero is designed at our Headquarters in Irvine and created with great individual care and world-class craftsmanship at the Karma Innovation and Customization Center in Moreno Valley, CA.   The Director, Vehicle Software Engineering is responsible and leads the design and development of Infotainment, body control, and connected car systems software for Karma current and future vehicle programs. The Director, Vehicle Software Engineering is a technology leader who defines and sets technology and product development strategy, drives Karma company technology roadmap, and builds, leads, and manages cross-functional teams to create cutting-edge vehicle systems software.

Southern California-based Karma is more than just a car company. Although we are best known as a creator of soul-stirring luxury electric vehicles, Karma has emerged as a high-tech incubator offering innovators a perfect platform to prove their emerging technologies. Every Revero is designed at our Headquarters in Irvine and created with great individual care and world-class craftsmanship at the Karma Innovation and Customization Center in Moreno Valley, CA.   The HVBattery System & Software Test Engineer will be a key member of the battery system team enabling the development and delivery of leading HV battery packs. will be responsible for BMS software test& validation, battery system and vehicle integration. 

Southern California-based Karma is more than just a car company. Although we are best known as a creator of soul-stirring luxury electric vehicles, Karma has emerged as a high-tech incubator offering innovators a perfect platform to prove their emerging technologies. Every Revero is designed at our Headquarters in Irvine and created with great individual care and world-class craftsmanship at the Karma Innovation and Customization Center in Moreno Valley, CA.   Automotive applications for EV/HEV/PHEV on electrical & electronic (EE) systems to ensure they meet customer satisfaction. The Engineer - Systems Integration & Validation is responsible for analysis, integration, and implementation of automotive EE components and control systems in electrical, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and vehicle applications.

Southern California-based Karma is more than just a car company. Although we are best known as a creator of soul-stirring luxury electric vehicles, Karma has emerged as a high-tech incubator offering innovators a perfect platform to prove their emerging technologies. Every Revero is designed at our Headquarters in Irvine and created with great individual care and world-class craftsmanship at the Karma Innovation and Customization Center in Moreno Valley, CA.   The Sr. DRE – Electronic Contol Units for automotive electronic control units or modules is responsible for specification, development, and validation of electronic modules in hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicle applications. Responsible for design and packaging of automotive electronic control modules and related accessories. Responsible for supplier management. May exercise technical direction over other engineers or engineering support personnel. Consults with supervisor as required.

Southern California-based Karma is more than just a car company. Although we are best known as a creator of soul-stirring luxury electric vehicles, Karma has emerged as a high-tech incubator offering innovators a perfect platform to prove their emerging technologies. Every Revero is designed at our Headquarters in Irvine and created with great individual care and world-class craftsmanship at the Karma Innovation and Customization Center in Moreno Valley, CA.   The Sr. Design Modeler - Digital Surfacing & Visualization will develop, create, maintain, and validate CAS (Class ‘A’ Surface) data within the Karma Automotive Digital Surfacing & Visualization Department.

Southern California-based Karma is more than just a car company. Although we are best known as a creator of soul-stirring luxury electric vehicles, Karma has emerged as a high-tech incubator offering innovators a perfect platform to prove their emerging technologies. Every Revero is designed at our Headquarters in Irvine and created with great individual care and world-class craftsmanship at the Karma Innovation and Customization Center in Moreno Valley, CA.   The Sr. Engineer - Fastener Engineering is primarily responsible for supporting all Fastener Engineering needs for Design, Development, Quality, and Manufacturing requirements for the entire vehicle.

Southern California-based Karma is more than just a car company. Although we are best known as a creator of soul-stirring luxury electric vehicles, Karma has emerged as a high-tech incubator offering innovators a perfect platform to prove their emerging technologies. Every Revero is designed at our Headquarters in Irvine and created with great individual care and world-class craftsmanship at the Karma Innovation and Customization Center in Moreno Valley, CA.   The Sr. Dimensional Validation Engineer is responsible for the following: Leading the development of dimensional validation process for different systems and subsystems within a given architecture. Create measurement point routines to validate critical requirements developed on drawings. Analyze data from supplier and assembly plant builds to assess capability of meeting dimensional requirements required to meet complete DTS of complete build. Proficient in CM4D and 3DCS dimensional analysis software. Responsible for all Meisterbuck validation events. Support assembly plant and manufacturing on all build issue resolution projects and quality improvement projects.