Staff Hardware Design Engineer

ChargePoint; Campbell (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ChargePoint is looking for a Staff Hardware Design Engineer to join their team in Campbell, CA. The role involves designing mechanical parts for EV chargers and ensuring manufacturability and cost-effectiveness. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and over 8 years of experience in the field. This position offers an opportunity to innovate in the rapidly growing electric vehicle industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of industry experience in a Mechanical Engineering role.
• Self-starter, comfortable driving multiple aspects of product design.
• Strong working knowledge of mass production processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical parts and subsystems in EV chargers.
• Interfacing with the Asia engineering team for mass production.
• Conduct root cause and failure analysis on current products.

Skills

Injection molding

CNC machining

Thermal solution design

Mechanical testing methodology

Rapid prototyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD (NX highly preferred)

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About Us

With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need across North America and Europe. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.

About Us

With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need across North America and Europe. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.

Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets and drivers. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an all-electric future and a trillion-dollar market.

At ChargePoint, we foster a positive and productive work environment by committing to live our values of Be Courageous, Charge Together, Love our Customers, Operate with Openness, and Relentlessly Pursue Awesome. These values guide how we show up every day, align, and work together to build a brighter future for all of us.

Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come.

Reports To

Senior Manager, Hardware Design Engineering

What You Will Be Doing

The Hardware Design Engineering Team is seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer with Mechanical Engineer focus to join our team. As a member of the Hardware Design Engineering Team you will be a driving force of innovation and helping build the future of electric vehicle charging.

The Senior Hardware Engineer will play a direct role in the design and execution of ChargePoint’s products. We are seeking a confident and personable engineer who has exceptional product design and development experience, including design for manufacturing, design for cost and assembly, production tooling development with a proven track record of delivering world-class products in cross-functional teams.

What You Will Bring to ChargePoint

• As a Senior Hardware Engineer, your responsibilities will focus on the manufacturability, cost effectiveness, and design for quality of current production and new products:
• Design and develop mechanical parts and subsystems in EV chargers
• Interfacing directly with Asia engineering team and suppliers to efficiently execute designs into mass production
• Identifying design opportunities for quality, cost, assembly, and manufacturing
• Root cause and failure analysis on current products
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Minimum 8+ years of industry experience in a Mechanical Engineering role
• Strong working knowledge of injection molding, CNC machining, sheet metal, aluminum die casting and extrusion, cosmetic part finishing, and mass production processes
• Skilled in rapid prototyping as well as in mechanical testing methodology and equipment
• A self-starter who is comfortable driving multiple parts and aspects of the product design process simultaneously
• Ability to learn quickly and operate outside of your comfort zone
• Proficient in CAD (NX highly preferred, others accepted)
• Ability to review and optimize 2D drawings, including understanding tolerances of various manufacturing methods and GD&T
  
  

Desired Skills

The ideal candidate would also have design experience in the following areas:

• Ruggedized outdoor electro-mechanical products (IP protection)
• Material selection for functional and regulatory requirements
• Cooling system and thermal solution design
  
  

Location

Campbell, CA (this is an onsite position at our Campbell, CA campus)

ChargePoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The targeted US salary range for roles at this operating level is $85,000 to $230,000. This range represents base salary and does not reflect equity, benefits or variable pay where applicable. 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. ChargePoint 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.

If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the Company needs, we will contact you directly.

ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants only - Recruiting agencies do not contact.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Electrical Equipment Manufacturing

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