ChargePoint, Inc

Staff Hardware Systems Design Engineer

ChargePoint, Inc$150K — $180K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
  • 10-15 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Proven track record of leading complex hardware design projects from inception to production.
  • Experience in circuit design and PCB layout, both digital and analog components.
  • DFX (Design for Excellence) mentality focusing on cost, manufacturability, and reliability.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical design and development of complex electrical hardware systems for EVSE applications.
  • Drive system-level requirements and architectural decisions for multiple EV charging platforms.
  • Create system diagrams and requirements for cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Specify system behavior, including fault sources and thermal algorithms, to enhance charging efficiency.
  • Implement testing strategies to validate hardware performance and durability.
  • Analyze and resolve hardware issues using lab equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
  • Communicate design reviews and project updates to stakeholders effectively.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Access to advanced tools and technologies for hardware design.
  • Participation in innovative projects within the evolving EV market.
Full Job Description
Reports To Director, Product Engineering

Director, Product Engineering
What You Will Be Doing
  • Working as a technical lead for the design and development of complex electrical hardware systems projects for use in EVSE applications, taking an active role in planning, scheduling, and execution across the full product lifecycle, from prototype to mass production.
  • Driving system-level requirements and architecture decisions. Distilling inputs to create solutions for use across multiple EV charging platforms and products.
  • Creating system diagrams and requirements for a global, cross-functional team or engineers, including software, firmware, and validation engineers, to ensure top-down integration of all features and functionality, whilst ensuring designs align with industry standards and regulatory guidelines.
  • Specifying system behavior, encompassing fault sources, thresholds, and outcomes, and thermal algorithm definition to maximize charging availability without compromising product/component lifetime.
What You Will Bring to ChargePoint
  • Ability to critically evaluate and approve design documents, schematics, and layouts, based on experience of circuit design and PCB layout (digital, analog, power).
  • Attention to detail in creating and implementing testing strategies to verify hardware performance and durability, focusing on
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills to identify and fix hardware issues in a timely fashion, making hands-on use of lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
  • A DFX mentality, ensuring that projects you work on are optimized in terms of cost, manufacturability, and reliability.
  • Clear communication skills are required when sharing design review and project status updates to stakeholders and leadership, and when providing technical assistance to customers and manufacturing partners.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
  • 10-15 years relevant industry experience
  • Proven track record of leading complex hardware design projects from concept to production.
Location

Campbell, CA

ChargePoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The targeted US salary range for roles at this operating level is $150,000 to $180,000. This range represents base salary and does not reflect equity, benefits or variable pay where applicable. 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.

About ChargePoint, Inc

ChargePoint is a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and related software. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Campbell, California. ChargePoint operates a network of over 100,000 charging stations in 14 countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. The company's products include home charging stations, commercial charging stations, and software for managing charging stations. ChargePoint has partnerships with a number of automakers, including BMW, Daimler, and Volvo, and has received funding from investors such as BMW i Ventures and Siemens.
Learn more about ChargePoint, Inc
Size
700 employees
Market Cap
$2.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$4.9 million
Founded
2007
NASDAQ

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