Compliance Test Engineer - Charging Systems

Company: Tesla
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

The RoleTesla, Inc. produces leading-edge technology, world-class designs, and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes to create a new generation of electric vehicles and energy products. We are building a technically strong, fast-moving team that prides itself on superior execution. Tesla---s Test and Compliance organization is looking for a skilled and highly motivated individual to provide regulatory compliance support in the areas of safety, EMC, and communications/controls protocol for the development of charging equipment that will operate throughout the world. This role involves working with designers and engineers during all stages of the product life cycle to ensure relevant standards are met, performing and supervising compliance tests, and participating in certification activities with internal and/or external Test Labs.Responsibilities Product compliance & performance validation from concept to production o Understand testing context in order to help interpret requirements and results and propose new or revise existing tests to further product goals o Define, plan, coordinate and execute applicable compliance tests o Review product designs to prevent and resolve non-compliances and incompatibilitieso Prepare, setup, and perform tests as defined in the compliance Test Plano Write test reports and maintain all compliance related technical documentsPre and post market performance tracking for continuous improvement of the compliance program o Monitor relevant standards defining charging systemso Influence the development of international charging standards by collecting and providing technical input to team membersRequired Training/SkillsProficiency in defining tests, setting up, and working with basic laboratory tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, signal generators etc.) on high power AC and DC equipment.Knowledge of the applicable national and international EVSE safety standards (e.g. UL 2202, UL 2594, UL 2231, UL 2251, IEC 61851-x, IEC 62196-x, etc.) and Codes (e.g. NFPA 70)Knowledge of EMC standards (IEC 61000 series, FCC, etc.)Knowledge of charging protocol standards (SAE, CCS, CHAdeMO, GB, etc.)Knowledge of energy/electricity metering standards (MID, IEC 62052/62053, ANSI C12.1, etc.)Previous experience working, negotiating and interfacing with certification bodies (UL, TUV, DEKRA, Intertek, SEARI, KTL, JET, etc.)Preferred SkillsBS in Electrical Engineering or other relevant/equivalent technical training. Previous hands-on hardware design experience (analog and digital design, digital communications, EV charging systems, EV connectors and cables, HV systems, power conversion) Knowledge of global EV charging business and infrastructure (major manufacturers, installed base locations, compliant vehicles, etc.) Experience working with charging systems communication/control protocols (CAN, PLC, ISO 15118) Proficiency with CAN communication and analysis tools (Vector, P-CAN, etc.)Job Category: Engineering & Information TechnologyLocation: Palo Alto, CaliforniaReq. ID: 76829Job Type: Full-time

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