Contract – EVSE Conformance Hardware Test Engineer
Volkswagen Group
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Location Type: Office
Location: Ashburn • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Python
About the role
- Conduct hardware conformance testing for EVSE products, including Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast chargers.
- Develop and execute test plans to validate EVSE compliance with relevant standards and regulatory requirements.
- Perform functional, interoperability, and safety testing for EVSE hardware and communication protocols.
- Utilize test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power analyzers, signal generators, and environmental chambers for testing and analysis.
- Identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot hardware/software issues related to power electronics, connectors, and communication interfaces (CAN, PLC, Wi-Fi, Ethernet).
- Document test procedures, results, and defects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams for issue resolution.
- Work with vendors, industry organizations and certification bodies for EVSE conformance validation.
- Stay updated with evolving EVSE technologies, standards, and testing methodologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, computer science or a related field.
- Experience in hardware testing, validation, and troubleshooting of power electronics or EVSE systems.
- Hands-on experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power meters, load banks, and PLC communication analyzers.
- Understanding of high-voltage systems, power conversion, and signal integrity.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with automated test scripts (Python, LabVIEW, etc.) is a plus.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills.
- Excellent adherence to industry safety standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Retirement savings plans
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
hardware testingvalidationtroubleshootingpower electronicsEVSE systemshigh-voltage systemspower conversionsignal integrityautomated test scriptsPython
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsdocumentation skillscommunication skillsadherence to safety standards
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineeringBachelor’s degree in electronics engineeringBachelor’s degree in computer science