Sr. Electric Vehicle Charging Engineer

Scope

PowerFlex, an EDF Renewables company, is a leading national provider of intelligent onsite energy solutions that support carbon-free electrification and transportation. The Company delivers integrated solar, storage, EV charging, and microgrid systems to businesses and organizations. As a single full-service provider, PowerFlex customizes clean technology solutions to help clients achieve their energy and sustainability goals. Through the comprehensive PowerFlex X platform, PowerFlex leverages patented smart software to control, monitor, and optimize a client's distributed energy resources to reduce cost and maximize return on investment. Our technology was developed at Caltech, deployed with research partners like NASA, proven-out with customers like Netflix and Children's Hospital, and now scaling to fleets, corporations, and municipalities nationwide.

With over 30,000 EV Chargers installed in the US, Powerflex is one of the largest L2 EV Charging networks. Tens of thousands of drivers charge their vehicles every month with Powerflex.

As a Sr. EV Charging Engineer at PowerFlex, you will lead the development and execution of development and test of EV charging products into PowerFlex's end-to-end technology solutions. This includes EV chargers and balance-of-system equipment deployed at customer sites. Your role will be integral to ensuring the quality, performance, and compliance of charging technology, while collaborating across teams to drive key decisions and business objectives.

Location

This role will be a hybrid position based out of our Mountain View, CA Office, and the selected candidate will be expected to be in-person 3 days a week. We will only be able to consider applicants who are local to Mountain View, CA or are willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate is an experienced engineer with a strong technical background in testing hardware, software, and integrated systems. You will design and execute validation methodologies, stay at the forefront of EV charger technology advancements, and work with internal teams and third-party partners to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction with PowerFlex integrations.

• Support the evaluation of charging hardware, including first article teardown, preliminary firmware investigation, and technical expertise for the selection of hardware to be certified on the PowerFlex platform.
• Collaborate with third-party partners, including OEMs, partners, and sophisticated customers to achieve strategic goals based on testing results and performance data.
• Design and implement test plans (automated and manual) for EV charging hardware and new software features, focusing on compliance, usability, and performance validation.
• Develop and execute comprehensive validation methodologies for different components of PowerFlex's technology stack.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the latest EV charger technologies, industry trends, and advancements to inform testing and integration strategies.
• Create and manage advanced testing methodologies, including the development of test fixtures and automation, ensuring thorough evaluation of systems, including edge cases.
• Provide finalized test reports and results to support software and hardware release management processes and critical business decisions.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and product teams to ensure successful integration and deployment of solutions.
• Partner with automotive OEMs on vehicle integration efforts, including Plug-and-Charge functionality, fleet telematics, interoperability, and other collaborative areas.
• Work within test labs to develop and refine hardware- and software-in-the-loop systems, ensuring robust product validation.

Qualifications

Education / Experience

At PowerFlex, we're looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out-and set you apart-especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $130,000 - $170,000 annually. This position is eligible for PowerFlex's comprehensive Health and Welfare plans including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off. The total compensation for this position may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable). PowerFlex's compensation packages carefully consider a candidate's qualifications, experiences, and education in relation to the position.

Physical Requirements

Remaining in a seated position. Long hours on computer keyboard. Prolonged periods of standing and / or walking.

Working Conditions

Approximately 80% of the time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher and Adobe etc.), telephones, and general office equipment. Possibly 20% of the time is spent traveling to conferences or meetings or field traveling to project sites.

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Salary : $130,000 - $170,000