Charging Technology Evaluation Engineer

Location

Durham, NC

Reports to

Head of Technology Evaluation

About IONNA:

Welcome to IONNA, the joint venture founded by seven global automotive leaders, including BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis. At IONNA, we're revolutionizing the EV charging landscape in North America by creating a high-powered charging network that's set to redefine the way we drive.

Our Mission:

We're on a mission to make EV charging reliable, accessible, and convenient. With a commitment to deploying a minimum of 30,000 chargers, we're shaping the future of electric mobility, exceeding industry standards and leading the charge toward a sustainable, zero-emission tomorrow.

Why Join IONNA:

Pioneering Spirit: Be part of a groundbreaking joint venture that is aiming to change the driving experience in North America
Innovation Hub: Immerse yourself in cutting-edge technology and redefine the future of EVs
Sustainability Focus: Contribute to a greener planet by powering our stations exclusively with renewable energy
Dynamic Culture: Join a passionate team committed to shaping the landscape of electric mobility
Endless Opportunities: Grow professionally in an industry that's set to reshape the automotive world

Join IONNA and be a driving force in the EV revolution. Your journey starts here.

Position Summary

The Charging Technology Evaluation Engineer will be responsible for testing IONNA’s end to end technology solution, including EV chargers and other balance of systems equipment deployed at sites. They will be a critical member of the Technology team, ensuring that the IONNA is delivering a best-in-class customer experience and industry-leading uptime.

Responsibilities

Support evaluation of charging hardware and software suppliers, backend solutions and 3^rd party partners to achieve business objectives based on testing performance
Develop and execute test scripts to validate performance of charging assets
Develop and execute validation methodology of different components of the IONNA technology stack
Maintain an in-depth understanding of the latest developments in EV charger technology, staying current with industry trends and advancements
Develop testing methodologies, including test fixtures, automation, etc. to ensure all systems are being fully evaluated, including all potential edge cases
Provide finalized test reports and results that can be used by the broader teams to drive software and hardware release management processes and other critical business decisions
Collaborate with other engineering team members, Operations and Product teams to ensure successful integration of solutions into IONNA’s ecosystem
Work with automotive OEMs on vehicle integration to the IONNA ecosystem, including Plug-and-Charge, interoperability and other areas as required

Skills and Experience

A minimum of 5 years experience testing complex technical products
Experience testing software products, APIs and integrated solutions
Understanding of the current public fast charging landscape (OCPP, ISO15118, OCPI, PKI) is highly desirable
Experience working in test labs
Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering
Exceptional communication and project management skills to effectively progress discussions with important stakeholders

IONNA is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices through a competitive base salary, as well as offering bonus programs, comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(K), and paid holidays. 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. IONNA 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

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