Technical Manager – Trucking & EV Ecosystem, SPX Express

Job Description

Lead technical strategy and implementation across the trucking ecosystem including petrol stations, maintenance workshops, EV vehicles, charging infrastructure, telematics, and fleet systems. Provide technical expertise on vehicle systems, maintenance requirements, safety standards, and operational risks.

Work closely with engineering, operations, procurement, and external vendors to ensure technical feasibility and performance. Troubleshoot complex technical issues related to vehicle performance, maintenance, charging, and fleet operations.

Define and standardize preventive maintenance SOPs and frameworks, ensuring optimal vehicle lifecycle management and minimizing downtime across the fleet. Monitor and improve key technical metrics such as maintenance cost per km, vehicle reliability, fuel or energy efficiency, and asset performance.

Evaluate new technologies such as battery systems, telematics, and vehicle hardware/software to improve operational efficiency. Support business teams with technical input for new projects and partnerships.

Act as an internal expert on Vietnam transport regulations, maintaining forward-looking visibility on policy changes impacting fleet operations and planning. Translate regulatory changes into actionable fleet strategies, including asset mix adjustments, route redesign, and compliance risk mitigation plans.

Continuously explore and pilot innovative vehicle types, including specialized delivery vehicles and emerging formats suited for urban and middle-mile logistics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 6-10+ years of experience in trucking, automotive, fleet operations, EV systems, or heavy vehicle maintenance.
• Strong understanding of vehicle technology, EV architecture, charging infrastructure, and fleet operations.
• Experience working with logistics fleets, transportation operations, or depot environments is highly preferred.
• Ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and drive technical decision-making.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with hands-on technical capability.
• Experience in telematics, diagnostics systems, or fleet management platforms is a plus.