Manager, Validation
Description
About EVgo:
EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) is a leader in electric vehicle charging solutions, building and operating the infrastructure and tools needed to expedite the mass adoption of electric vehicles for individual drivers, rideshare and commercial fleets, and businesses. EVgo is one of the nation’s largest public fast charging providers, featuring over 950 fast charging locations across more than 35 states, including stations built through EVgo eXtend™, its white label service offering. EVgo is accelerating transportation electrification through partnerships with automakers, fleet and rideshare operators, retail hosts such as grocery stores, shopping centers, and gas stations, policy leaders, and other organizations. With a rapidly growing network and unique service offerings for drivers and partners including EVgo Optima™, EVgo Inside™, EVgo Rewards™, and Autocharge+, EVgo enables a world-class charging experience where drivers live, work, travel and play.
Responsibilities:
- Lead validation testing for next generation Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment for both consumer facing and commercial products.
- Coordinate with Systems, Product Management, Construction, Embedded and Cloud software teams on salability reviews.
- Provide updates and appropriate escalations for issues that arise from testing to the Product Development Team.
- Collaborate with technical SMEs on detailed technical implementations of mechanical, electrical, software (embedded and cloud) and quality/reliability requirements.
- Develop design verification and validation tests and reports (DVP&R) and track version control.
- Collaborate on system level DFMEA and collaborate with Systems lead and technical SMEs to refine.
- Ensure design maturity through characterizations test builds on prototype hardware.
- Lead a team of Test Engineers and Technicians to set up and execute tests and report out on results.
- Source and manage external testing partners for validation testing, UL certification, and FCC compliance.
- Work cross functionally with Hardware and Software teams to drive progress.
Required Skills and Experience:
- BS degree in mechanical, electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent.
- +5 years of experience in validation testing for automotive, aerospace, high voltage industrial or related industries.
- Experience with requirements software such as JAMA.
- Experience with DC Fast Charger certification through UL and FCC.
- Experience with environmental testing for thermal, rain, snow, salt-fog, and grid tied electrical surge testing.
- Working Knowledge of High Voltage systems, Power Electronics, and DC Fast Charging.
- Proficiency on necessary test and measurement tools (Oscilloscope, Multimeters, Thermal DAQs)
- Be a good self-starter, have a strong ability to deal with ambiguity, establish priorities, and proceed with objectives with limited supervision.
- Have good organizational skills and an ability to multi-task.
- Occasional domestic and international required
Desired Qualifications:
- Familiarity with embedded Linux devices is a plus.
For job positions in CA, CO, and NYC, the estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is $165,000 USD to $175,000 USD. Actual salary may vary depending on job-related factors, which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition to a competitive base salary, discretionary target cash bonus, and restricted stock units (subject to Board Approval). EVgo offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance, unbounded paid time off including parental leave, and a 401(k) plan.
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