EV Charging Systems Verification & Validation Engineer

Gazelle Global; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology company is looking for a Charging Features Verification Engineer in Gaydon, England. The role involves executing verification activities for EV charging systems, developing test plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with power electronics, a strong background in validation & verification processes, and excellent problem-solving skills. This position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to innovative automotive technologies.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with EV charging systems, power electronics, or vehicle HV/electrical systems.
• Validation & Verification experience preferably within the Automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of HV safety procedures and risk assessments.
• Ability to interpret schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Execute validation and verification activities for Charging Systems.
• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and scripts.
• Conduct vehicle-level testing using EVSE and diagnostic tools.
• Prepare detailed test reports and present findings.

Skills

Hands-on experience with EV charging systems

Validation & Verification experience

Working Knowledge on power electronics HW & SW life cycle

Knowledge of Automotive communication protocols

Strong knowledge of HV safety procedures

Vehicle-Level Diagnostics & Fault Analysis

Experience with charging protocols (CCS, CHAdeMO)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong interpersonal/communication skills

Education

Relevant degree in Electrical/Electronics/Control Systems

Tools

Test equipment: oscilloscopes, multimeters

EVSE charging simulators

Job description

This role is for Charging Features Verification Engineer role sits within the Charging Systems Delivery Group.

As a Charging Features Verification Engineer, you'll be an integral part of Charging Systems V&V Chapter, working within the dynamic Charging Systems Verification & Validation Group. Your role will be pivotal as the point of contact for verifying Charging Features, collaborating with various teams including Charging Product squads, Propulsion Product Groups, Body & Digital Product Platform team and Central System Integration team.

Your responsibilities (Up to 10, Avoid repetition)

• Execute validation and verification activities for Charging Systems, DC-DC converter, On-Board charger (AC and DC charging systems), Charger types (CCS, CHAdeMO, Type-2, GB/T, NACS, Type-1) & BMS systems.
• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on system requirements
• Conduct vehicle-level Charging systems SW release tests for multiple teams/programs.
• Conduct vehicle-level testing using real EVSE, charging emulators, power analyzers, and diagnostic tools.
• Perform functional, performance, and robustness testing on EV charging systems.
• Capture logs, analyze data, and identify root causes of charging failures or communication issues.
• Verify SIMS/AIMS/BUGS issue fixes on vehicle/labcar/Vehicle In loop
• Work with cross-functional teams (software, hardware, systems, diagnostics) to resolve defects.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (ISO 15118, IEC 61851, DIN 70121, ISO26262).
• Prepare detailed test reports and present findings to engineering leadership and stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement of validation processes and procedures.
• Adopt and support a structured problem-solving approach on various issue investigations and issues reported by cross functional & central software integration teams.
• Support various charging systems & other modules responsible for charging features integration activities on different tests properties for different programs & builds.
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time.

Your Profile

• Hands-on experience with EV charging systems, power electronics, or vehicle HV/electrical systems and high voltage systems 400/800V
• Validation & Verification experience preferably within the Automotive industry
• Working Knowledge on power electronics HW & SW life cycle process.
• Working Knowledge on Automotive communication protocols CAN, LIN, Ethernet and Vector tools like CANoe / CAN analyser, PLC logging, ETAS INCA, Wireshark, MDA, UDS Diagnostics, DOIP
• Strong knowledge of HV safety procedures and risk assessments (Desirable HV Authorized Person or Senior Authorized Person Trained)
• Vehicle-Level Diagnostics & Fault Analysis and triaging, stakeholder management on progressing on defects
• Working Knowledge of ISO15118, DIN70121, IEC61851 charging standards and functional safety ISO26262
• Experience with charging protocols such as CCS (Combo), NACS, CHAdeMO, GB/T, Type2, Type1
• Vehicle preparation with necessary software and hardware intended for testing
• Work and coordinate with workshop or instrumentation team for hardware change and special instrumentation, wirings for validation for CAN, Ethernet, Data Logger, ECU hardware replacement
• Experience with test equipment: oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, EVSE charging simulators
• Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and system/sub-system requirements.
• Experience working in an agile environment & tools.
• Car Driving License Holder (Desirable: Class 2 / Class 3 Permit holder, UK Driving License)
• Willing to do it and can go anywhere with an attitude.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and lead the test activities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced development environment.
• Results driven by the ability to deliver operational plans in a highly demanding environment
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills and communication effectively at all levels.
• A highly flexible person who can respond to an ever-changing, fast-paced environment, with the ability to support the needs of the Customer and the business.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred, ideally in Electrical/Electronics/Control Systems/Mechanical engineering or equivalent.