À propos de ce poste Test Engineer - EV Charging Validation chez Goken
Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development.
At Goken, we embrace our motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.
Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.
Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.
Summary:
You will be working on and validating a state-of-the-art charging system, including charge controller HW and FW Controls, validating control interfaces between the charging system components, come up with a test plan to evaluate various charger HWs.
Responsibilities:
- Execute verification and validation testing for vehicle ↔ charger interoperability across various supplier DC charging systems.
- Develop and implement test cases derived from interoperability and conformance standards (e.g., CCS, ISO 15118, DIN 70121) in collaboration with Powertrain Engineering, Firmware, and Integration/Validation teams.
- Create structured test plans and maintain comprehensive test suites, ensuring clear documentation to support engineering design decisions.
- Configure, operate, and troubleshoot test equipment, including engineering tools (e.g., Vector CANoe, CANalyzer), power supplies, electronic loads, and charging test assets.
- Manage test infrastructure, including hardware configurations, equipment calibration, software versions, and test documentation.
- Investigate field issues by analyzing vehicle and charging logs (CAN, Ethernet), performing root cause analysis, validating fixes, and driving issues to closure.
- Support integration, commissioning, and supplier validation activities, requiring up to 50% travel to various field sites.
- Travel to test sites required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.
- 3+ years of experience in EV charging systems, including charging session analysis and validation.
- Strong understanding of EV/EVSE charging fundamentals, interoperability, and vehicle-level validation.
- Solid knowledge of DC fast charging technologies and global standards such as SAE J1772, SAE J3400, DIN 70121, ISO 15118, and IEC 61851
- Experience analyzing communication protocols such as CAN, PLC, and serial interfaces using tools like CANalyzer, PCAN View, Wireshark, and terminal interfaces.
- Working knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet, SPI, I2C).
- Experience working safely with high-voltage systems (up to ~500 VDC) and AC power systems (single- and three-phase).
- Ability to travel to test sites within ~50 miles
The pay range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base pay only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.
Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
