Power Electronics Engineer - Intern

TLDR

Contribute to the development of high-quality systems in electric vehicle technology by driving testing procedures and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.

About Us

With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need across North America and Europe. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.

Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets and drivers. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an all-electric future and a trillion-dollar market.

At ChargePoint, we foster a positive and productive work environment by committing to live our values of Be Courageous, Charge Together, Love our Customers, Operate with Openness, and Relentlessly Pursue Awesome. These values guide how we show up every day, align, and work together to build a brighter future for all of us.

Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come.

Reports To

Senior Director, Systems Engineering

What You Will Be Doing

ChargePoint is looking for a creative and highly motivated Power Electronics Engineer Intern to help ensure that our products meet high design, development, and production quality. The position will play a key role in driving many aspects of developing high-quality systems. THIS IS A TEMP ROLE

What You Will Bring to ChargePoint

  • Come up with a detailed development test plan from the requirements by collaborating with HW and SW teams and actively take part in prioritizing test needs.
  • Support Systems Design Engineers in the product development with characterization testing
  • Bring your experience with high-voltage and high-power testing to create safe test setups and guide other engineers/ technicians on the practices.
  • Bring your experience with development test procedures and processes into the team, identify bottlenecks, and suggest opportunities for improvement.   
  • Work with engineers and technicians to set up test benches to take the product from prototype to regulatory and release it into manufacturing.
  • Automate the test benches to improve testing efficiency.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (POWER ELECTRONICS) or equivalent industry experience
  • 2+ years of experience in development testing of electrical equipment.
  • Experience with designing, setting up the test benches, and executing the test sequences
  • Experience with working on high voltage systems (600Vac/ 1000VDC)
  • Needs to be hands-on with tools & modifications, adept with the use of instrumentation such as Oscilloscopes and power analyzers, and electrical troubleshooting
  • Familiar with basic Linux commands
  • Familiarity with interpreting communication standards & protocols and applying them to the product testing
  • Enjoys working in cross-functional groups and providing direction to technicians

Location

Campbell, CA

 

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint 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 information, marital status, or any legally protected status.

If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the company's needs, we will contact you directly.

ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. 
Applicants only - Recruiting agencies do not contact.

 

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint 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 information, marital status or any legally protected status. 

If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the Company needs, we will contact you directly.

ChargePoint is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports all qualified individuals. In alignment with this commitment, we ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations throughout the employment process.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to access any other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at [email protected].

ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. 
Applicants only - Recruiting agencies do not contact.

ChargePoint is the leading provider of electric vehicle charging solutions, operating the largest network of charging stations across North America and Europe. We offer a comprehensive range of hardware, software, and mobile solutions to simplify the electric mobility experience for drivers and businesses alike.

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