Shanghai (ZXZC)- NIO is hiring for manufacturing positions in the U.S., indicating the startup intends to build a new plant in the country, a domestic media channel report today.

In response to a request for comment, NIO said no information could be disclosed about the plan to build a new U.S.-based factory.

According to the job ads obtained by the media channel, the positions NIO is recruiting include overseas manufacturing park planning specialists, car body process specialists for overseas projects, overseas planning and infrastructure specialists, and overseas logistics project managers.

The job description shows that candidates for overseas manufacturing park planning specialists are required to have experience of managing two or more complete master plan projects, at least one of which should be in the U.S.

In addition, candidates for the position should have sufficient knowledge of the U.S. state policies, design codes, and planning submission procedures, and be familiar with the process and master plan principles of the U.S.

NIO has an autonomous driving R&D center in San Jose, California, where NIO's North American headquarters is located. According to the media report, NIO is hiring planning and infrastructure specialists and senior analysts for its San Jose-based team.