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Hardware Test Engineer
10 days ago
Full time role
In-person · Los Angeles, CA, US
About EVgo:
EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) is a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, operating one of the largest public fast charging networks in the United States. With over 1,000 fast charging locations across 40 states, EVgo serves more than one million customer accounts. Our mission is to expedite the mass adoption of electric vehicles by creating a convenient, reliable, and affordable EV charging network that delivers fast charging to everyone. EVgo partners with automakers, fleet operators, retail hosts, and policy makers to offer innovative services such as EVgo Optima™, EVgo Inside™, EVgo Rewards™, and Autocharge+. Committed to sustainability, EVgo uses 100% renewable energy and fosters an inclusive community with diverse practices. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is integral to our mission and operations, ensuring a welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds. For more information, visit https://www.evgo.com.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement best practices for data capture and analysis to ensure high-quality testing outcomes.
- Design and automate advanced testing stages for Level 3 Charging Systems, ranging from component-level too full-system validation.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality assurance, and suppliers to design experiments and ensure proper data collection from validation test cases.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 3+ years of experience leading a Hardware test and development team.
- Expertise in environmental test setup, execution, and error-proofing.
- Proficiency with instrumentation such as thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure gauges, and flow meters.
- Hands-on experience in hardware and software testing at both component and system levels.
- Familiarity with electronics test equipment, including power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, function generators, and data acquisition systems.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, or other programming languages for test automation, data analysis, and visualization.
- Strong understanding of hardware development life cycles, reliability testing, and compliance standards.
- Willingness to travel for test integration, commissioning, and training.
- Experience in test fixture design and equipment selection.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of industry standards such as MIL-STD-50G, UL 2202, and UL 50E.
- Experience with medium- and high-voltage systems (up to 1000VDC).
- Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, CAN FD, SPI) and tools such as Vector.
- Proficiency in collaboration and requirements management tools (JIRA, Confluence, JAMA).
- Strong analytical mindset with hands-on troubleshooting, failure analysis, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to document and present test results effectively.
- Experience in setting up and executing automated and manual test systems.
- Familiarity with automotive communication protocols SAEJ1772, DIN70121, ISO15118, CAN, Ethernet
- Experience with Vector hardware and software CANape, CANalyzer, etc.
- Experience with embedded Linux devices, flashing, interfacing, etc.
The estimated salary range for this position is $135,000 USD to $155,000 USD. Actual salary may vary depending on job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer discretionary target cash bonuses, restricted stock units (subject to Board Approval), and a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance, unbounded paid time off including parental leave, and a 401(k).
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