What are the responsibilities and job description for the EV Charger Firmware Engineer position at Delta Electronics Americas?
Who We Are:
Delta, founded in 1971, is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,” Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its ESG-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across five continents. Delta has 158 sales offices, 72 R&D centers and 48 manufacturing facilities worldwide.
Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies, and dedication to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices for 11 consecutive years. In 2021, Delta was also recognized by CDP with leadership level ratings for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain.
What you will be Doing:
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing firmware for energy applications and have experience in communication protocols (OCPP) for EV charging systems for deployment in North America. The position will be based in Delta’s Eastvale, CA (Los Angeles area) or Plano, TX(Dallas Area) facility, in support of local sales and engineering teams while reporting directly to our Taiwan engineering team.
Responsibilities:
- Support firmware requirements elicitation for EV charger and energy products.
- Design, develop and optimize firmware for EV charger products and energy products.
- Develop and support firmware tools used for development and testing.
- Develop unit tests and systems level tests to ensure the highest code quality.
- Support and facilitate building, testing, debugging and distribution of production-level firmware.
What we require (Skills and Background):
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- Proven experience (5-8 years) in developing firmware for EV charging or energy applications.
- Proficient in C/C programming languages and ARM cross compiler.
- Experience with Linux based embedded systems and application development.
- Familiarity with network programming like socket/websocket programming.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with industry-standard development and version control tools (e.g., Git, SVN).
- Experience with Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) is a plus.
- Experience with charging protocols such as DIN 70121 and ISO 15118 is a plus.
- Experience with drivers for hardware components is a plus.
- Experience with electric vehicle charging, power conversion or EMS is a plus.
- Experience with Python is a plus.
- Experience developing HMI with touch screen is a plus.
- Familiarity with Cyber / Cloud web security NIST standards is a plus.
- Familiarity with communication interface : CAN, SPI and UART.
- Detailed and results oriented with a strong sense of initiative in tackling tasks.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and activities at one time.
- Strong commitment to teamwork and the success of others.
- Highly motivated self-starter with time management skills.
- Ability to adapt to Delta’s unique and dynamic culture.
What you will experience at Delta:
You will be joining one of the world’s leaders in technology as they grow their presences in North America. This role offers a competitive salary package, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced and innovative environment. If you are a self-starter with a passion for technology and a commitment to customer satisfaction, this is the job for you.
