EV Charging Systems Verification Engineer

EV Charging Systems Verification Engineer

Location: Seattle, WA (100% Onsite)

Duration: 12-Month Contract (Potential Extension)

Project Name: Amazon_AMZ_EV Charging Systems

Position: EV Charging Systems Validation Engineer

Travel: Up to 10% Domestic Travel

Work Authorization: Candidates must be able to clear Export Controls.

Position Overview

The EV Charging Systems Verification Engineer will support the integration, validation, and testing of EV charging infrastructure and power electronics systems. The role focuses on system-level testing, charger interoperability, electrical system integration, and validation of third-party charging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Systems Integration & Validation

• Support integration and validation of EV charging systems, power electronics, and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Develop, review, and execute system-level test plans and test procedures.
• Evaluate interoperability between charging infrastructure and vehicle platforms across multiple vendors.
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot electrical and system-level issues.
• Generate detailed test reports and communicate findings to engineering stakeholders.
• Support prototype, vendor, and pre-deployment validation testing.

Test Execution & Analysis

• Execute electrical, functional, and interoperability testing of charging systems and related hardware.
• Collect, analyze, and document test results.
• Utilize oscilloscopes, power analyzers, data acquisition equipment, and logging tools to evaluate system performance.
• Support automation and reporting using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.

Lab Operations & Safety

• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient testing environment.
• Conduct periodic lab safety audits and support high-voltage safety compliance.
• Coordinate equipment setup, test configurations, and laboratory readiness.
• Support shipping and receiving of test components, chargers, and electrical equipment.
• Collaborate with facilities, logistics, and warehouse personnel.
• Maintain inventory and assist with lab expansion or reconfiguration activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical systems integration, validation, testing, or commissioning.
• Hands-on experience with EV charging infrastructure (preferred), AC/DC power systems, power supplies, inverters, DC-DC converters, and power distribution equipment.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and executing electrical test plans and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Experience troubleshooting complex electrical systems.
• Proficiency with oscilloscopes, power analyzers, multimeters, and data logging equipment.
• Familiarity with Python and/or MATLAB for data analysis and automation.
• Strong technical writing and reporting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EVSE, DC Fast Charging, fleet charging infrastructure, or charging interoperability testing.
• Experience working with charging system vendors, vehicle manufacturers, or power electronics suppliers.
• Experience commissioning or validating high-voltage electrical systems.
• Prior experience supporting laboratory operations or validation test environments.

Technical Environment

• EV charging systems and fleet charging infrastructure.
• AC and DC power distribution systems.
• High-voltage systems up to 1000V DC and 480V AC.
• Power conversion, rectification, and electrical integration technologies.
• Multi-vendor interoperability testing environments.

Work Environment

• 100% onsite in Seattle, WA.
• Testing performed within a warehouse-based engineering lab environment.
• Comfortable working around electrical test equipment, charging infrastructure, prototype hardware, and warehouse operations.
• Occasional domestic travel required to support field testing and data collection.