Charging Automation Lead

In this hybrid role, you will report to a Director of Global Place Workplace & eMobility

- Lead the smart buildings design and implementation of automated test scripts and standardized workflows for EV charging features, from initial development through utility energization and final customer activation.

- Act as the primary technical lead ensuring seamless integration between vehicle mechatronic embedded controls, charging hardware, and cloud-based mobile applications.

- Define and enforce rigorous quality standards and testing strategies, integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous delivery of high-quality charging infrastructure.Define and enforce rigorous quality standards and testing strategies, integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous delivery of high-quality charging infrastructure.

- Identify process inefficiencies and lead implementation of automation virtualization opportunities to reduce manual testing and streamline commissioning activities.

- Collaborate with product managers, developers, and feature owners while managing external commissioning vendors to ensure all site technical requirements are met.

- Adhere to and enforce all safety precautions, particularly regarding high-voltage systems and on-vehicle testing, treating safety as the top priority.

- Guide others in best practices, frameworks, and troubleshooting methodologies for complex electrification systems.

A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.

5+ years of relevant experience with automation/scripting, specifically with high proficiency in Python and experience with frameworks like Autobot or similar.

- Extensive technical experience with electrification features, EV charging infrastructure deployment, and the commissioning lifecycle.

- Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps, along with version control systems like Git.

- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects that involve both hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) bench work and in-vehicle testing.

- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical issues, project status, and strategic recommendations to leadership and external partners.

- A Master's degree or PhD in Engineering or a Master's in Business Administration (MBA).

- 8+ years of test automation experience with a focus on web/mobile applications and vehicle-to-grid integration.

- Hands-on experience with automotive diagnostic tools such as INCA, MDA, CANalyzer, or Vehicle Spy.

- Understanding of Vehicle Electrical Architecture (e.g., VIP, SDV) and serial data buses including LIN, CAN, GMLAN, and Ethernet.

- High voltage or electrified vehicle safety training and hands-on experience with on-vehicle serial protocols.

- Certification in Quality Assurance and/or Test Automation (e.g., Six Sigma, ISTQB) and experience with JIRA/Problem Resolution Tracking Systems (PRTS).

- This role requires travel approximately 25% of the time. Specifically, the employee will be expected to travel quarterly as part of their job responsibilities.