EV Charging Interoperability Technician

IONNA; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(K)

Paid holidays

Job summary

IONNA is seeking an EV Charging Interoperability Technician focused on interoperability testing of our network, joining the technology and quality team to ensure top-tier customer experience and uptime.

The role requires hybrid onsite presence in Durham, NC, a Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering with 1+ year testing experience, and EV charging testing expertise to advance our charging ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering or similar with 1+ year testing experience.
• Experience with charging electric vehicles.
• Experience testing software/hardware products, payment systems or integrated solutions.
• Excellent communication and task management to engage stakeholders.
• Preferred: OCPP, ISO 15118, OCPI, PKI knowledge.
• Preferred: Knowledge of the current public fast charging landscape.
• Preferred: Experience working in test labs.

Responsibilities

• Own a rolling master list of all EVs sold in North America.
• Source and acquire electric vehicles for testing via rentals, OEM loans, and dealer partnerships.
• Maintain inventory of all EVs available for testing.
• Perform charge sessions on a wide variety of vehicles in the lab and in the field.
• Document outcomes including 1st attempt success, plug success, charge success and any anomalies.
• Track statistics on vehicles charged on the IONNA network and report findings to engineering and quality teams.

Skills

EV charging testing

Test plan execution

Communication

Lab experience

Vehicle testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

This role requires a hybrid onsite presence in Durham, NC

Target Base Salary: $70-80k (based on experience)

Please note: We are only able to consider candidates who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders) and who do not require current or future visa sponsorship of any sort.

KPIs:

• 1st time plug success (pre-release/prod)
• Number of vehicles/platforms tested

Description

The EV Charging Interoperability Technician is focused on interoperability testing on IONNA's network and will be a critical member of the technology and quality team, ensuring that IONNA is delivering the best-in-class customer experience and industry-leading uptime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own a rolling master list of all EVs sold in North America
• Source and acquire electric vehicles for testing through rental networks, OEM loan programs, and dealership partnerships
• Maintain the current inventory of all EVs available for testing
• Perform charge sessions on a wide variety of vehicles in the lab and in the field, executing structured test sessions
• Document outcomes including 1st attempt success, plug success, charge success, connector behavior, and any anomalies
• Track statistics on which vehicles have been charged on the IONNA network and provide findings back to the engineering and quality teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering or similar with a minimum of 1 year experience testing complex technical products (Recent graduates with exceptional skills and attitude as well as internship experience will be considered for this role)
• Experience with charging electric vehicles
• Experience testing Software and/or Hardware products, payment systems or integrated solutions
• Exceptional communication and task management skills to effectively progress discussions with important stakeholders
• Preferred: Technical understanding of the charging standards landscape (e.g. OCPP, ISO 15118, OCPI, PKI)
• Preferred: Detailed understanding of the current public fast charging landscape
• Preferred: Experience working in test labs

IONNA is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices through a competitive base salary, as well as offering bonus programs, comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(K), and paid holidays. Actual base salaries are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications, and specific work location.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. IONNA is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any legally protected status.