EV Charging Systems Verification Engineer

Global Connect Technologies; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies seeks an experienced electrical engineer to join our hardware validation lab in Seattle. The role focuses on integrating and validating EV charging equipment, power electronics, and HV systems in a warehouse-based setting.

You will develop and execute comprehensive test plans, document results, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure interoperability across multiple EVSE vendors and charging stations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical systems integration, verification, validation, testing, or commissioning.
• Hands-on experience with electrical systems and power electronics, including AC/DC power systems and power supplies.
• Experience developing and executing electrical test plans and test procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills for complex electrical systems.
• Proficiency in using electrical test equipment, including Power analyzers, Digital multimeters, Data acquisition and logging systems.
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for data analysis and test automation.
• Strong technical documentation, reporting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite in a warehouse-based engineering laboratory.
• Ability to meet applicable Export Control requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute electrical test plans and test procedures.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings.
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis on complex electrical systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate EVSE and charging hardware.
• Document test results and communicate findings clearly.

Skills

Electrical test skills

Troubleshooting

Python MATLAB data analysis

Onsite lab work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

5+ years experience in electrical systems integration/validation

Tools

Power analyzers

Digital multimeters

Data acquisition systems

Job description

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical systems integration, verification, validation, testing, or commissioning.
• Hands-on experience with electrical systems and power electronics, including:
• AC/DC power systems
• Power supplies
• Experience developing and executing electrical test plans and test procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills for complex electrical systems.
• Proficiency in using electrical test equipment, including:
• Power analyzers
• Digital multimeters
• Data acquisition and logging systems
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for data analysis and test automation.
• Strong technical documentation, reporting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite in a warehouse-based engineering laboratory.
• Ability to meet applicable Export Control requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE).
• Experience with DC fast charging systems and fleet charging infrastructure.
• Knowledge of EV charging standards, charging protocols, and interoperability testing.
• Experience validating charging compatibility between electric vehicles and charging stations from multiple manufacturers.
• Experience commissioning or validating high-voltage electrical systems.
• Experience working with power electronics manufacturers, charging equipment vendors, or automotive OEMs.
• Previous experience in laboratory-based electrical validation and testing environments.
• Experience with automated test execution, data acquisition, and engineering analysis tools.

Technical Environment

Candidates should have experience or familiarity with the following technologies:

• EV charging systems and fleet charging infrastructure.
• Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE).
• AC and DC power distribution systems.
• High-voltage electrical systems up to 1000V DC and 480V AC.
• Power conversion, rectification, and electrical integration.
• Inverters, DC-DC converters, and power supplies.
• Electrical test equipment and data acquisition systems.
• Python and MATLAB for test automation and data analysis.
• Multi-vendor charging interoperability and system-level validation.