Validation Engineer

~ Greenlots is a leading global provider of open standards-based technology solutions for electric vehicle (EV) networks and grid management. ~

Established in 2008, Greenlots has deployed solutions across the globe with some of the largest automakers, utilities, and site hosts from North America, Europe, and Asia. Greenlots maintains a broad customer base including Utilities, municipalities and C&I business owners. Combining award-winning technology with nimble customer support services, Greenlots has scaled its flexible, smart EV-charging network in various applications including public charging, workplace, utility pilots and DC fast charging.

Position Overview

The System Validation Engineer will be responsible for validating the Greenlots' System and components including EV Chargers, battery systems and other embedded energy management technologies. The engineer will join a team focused on creating and validating algorithms to operate a multi-technology energy platform consisting of EV charging, energy storage, renewable generation and site automation. This role will report to the Director of Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop validation and test plans for energy management algorithms in embedded devices
• Develop validation and test plans for OCPP communication protocol
• Create automated test fixtures in both hardware and simulation environments
• Design and perform test cases from requirements, defects, and industrial standards to achieve thorough test coverage
• Track defects and drive vendors to closure
• Participate in all aspects of the product development process with emphasis on end-to-end system validation
• Lead efforts to obtain and maintain open standard certifications (Sunspec, OpenADR, MESA, etc.)
• Interface with 3rd party laboratories to obtain product certifications.
• Maintain internal testing and validation equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in computer science or electrical engineering required
• 5+ years of experience working with C/C++, Python, Scripting, Linux and Networking in a product development environment
• Hands-on experience in hardware-in-the-loop testing
• Hands-on experience in AC/DC power supply and load testing
• Experience developing an automatic testing suite
• Experience in power systems, grid management, and inverters
• Fast pace learner and self-starter
• Experience with energy storage, EV and electrical distribution preferred
• Knowledge of software requirements, architecture and documentation
• Knowledge of code maintenance, coding standards, and version control
• Work in an Agile (SCRUM) engineering environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, collaborative skills, and cross-functional interface skills
• Effective communication of project results in written reports and presentations
• Ability to solve problems by identifying root causes, analyzing possible solutions, and taking appropriate action

Compensation

• Benefits include full health-care coverage for employees (medical, dental, vision), 401K, annual discretionary bonus, and a generous holiday calendar
• Participation in Greenlots’ equity incentive plan
• Daily ownership of your role in a challenging, high-growth environment
• Environment: You’ll get to work with and learn from some of the best and brightest in this emerging market

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