As EV Charger HW Design Engineer you will play a critical role in the design and development of our EV Chargers. This position involves designing, testing, and optimizing EV charging systems to ensure they meet safety standards, efficiency requirements, and user needs. You will work closely with a cross-functional team of engineers and project manager to bring innovative EV charging solutions to market.

Key Responsibilities:

Charger System Design:

- Collaborate with the Design & Engineering team to design and develop Quench charging systems, including AC and DC fast chargers.

- Knowledge of new product development life cycle

- Create detailed engineering drawings, schematics, component selection, BOM creation and specifications for charger components and systems.

- Aware of HW design concepts, PCB layer stack up and routing

- Knowledge of various protocols and interfaces UART, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, RS485, CAN

- Consider factors like power electronics, thermal management, communication protocols, and user interface design.

Prototyping and Testing:

- Build and test prototype Quench charger systems to evaluate performance, safety, and reliability.

- Analyze test data and use it to refine charger designs, making improvements in efficiency and user experience.

- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to charger hardware and software.

- Support for compliance testing - EMI/EMC, Environmental, safety and mechanical

Knowledge of Compliance and Standards:

- Ensure that charger designs comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and certifications (IEC 61851, DIN 70121; ISO15118)

- Keep up to date with evolving EV charging standards and make necessary design adjustments for Quench Chargers.

Research and Innovation:

- Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in the electric vehicle and charging infrastructure industry.

- Identify opportunities for innovation in our existing charger design, such as faster charging, enhanced user interfaces, and energy-efficient solutions.

Collaboration:

- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including electrical, mechanical, and software engineers, to integrate charger systems into overall EV infrastructure projects.

Cost Optimization:

- Identify opportunities to reduce production and process costs without compromising quality or performance.

- Work with procurement teams to source cost-effective components and materials.