Validation & Test Engineer

Job Description:

EV Charging Interoperability Engineer – Validation & Test
Contract | Automotive Electrification | Office-Based |

We are recruiting an EV Charging Interoperability Engineer to join a leading automotive electrification programme, supporting validation and compatibility testing of electric vehicle (EV) charging systems.

This role sits within a Charging Validation & Verification team and focuses on delivering high-quality test data to support design release and technology advancement of EV charging infrastructure compatibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct EV charging interoperability testing (lab and road testing)
• Prepare and configure test vehicles (hardware & software)
• Validate compliance with ISO 15118, DIN 70121, IEC 61851 and OCPP
• Investigate EVSE compatibility issues (CCS / Combo charging)
• Support commissioning and acceptance testing of measurement equipment
• Perform instrumentation, data collection and analysis
• Work cross-functionally with vehicle engineering, software and hardware teams
• Maintain Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) tracking and regression test cases
• Coordinate drive test planning and route development

Required Experience:

• Hands-on experience with EV charging systems or EVSE
• Strong knowledge of ISO15118, DIN70121, IEC61851 or OCPP
• Automotive validation, integration or test engineering background
• Experience in drive testing, lab testing or commissioning
• Data analysis using tools such as Tableau, JIRA or Xray
• UK driving licence (max 6 points)

Desirable:

• CCS charging standards knowledge
• Automotive quality standards (IATF16949 / ISO9001)
• Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt)
• Python, C/C++ or scripting experience

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to next-generation EV charging systems and help deliver a seamless charging experience across European infrastructure.

Apply now for immediate consideration.