EV Vehicle Integration Specialist

Vehicle Testing and Evaluation

Conduct durability, performance, thermal-management, charging, and safety testing on prototype and production-intent electric vehicles in laboratory, dynamometer, test-track, and public-road environments.

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Use specialized diagnostic tools, software, and test equipment to identify and resolve electrical, electronic, software, and mechanical issues involving batteries, electric motors, inverters, charging systems, thermal systems, and vehicle controls.

Maintenance and Repair

Perform vehicle inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and component replacements, including work on high-voltage systems in accordance with established safety procedures.

High-Voltage Safety

Follow all applicable high-voltage safety requirements, including personal protective equipment, electrical safe-work practices, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Prototype Integration

Install and integrate prototype components, instrumentation, test hardware, wiring, and software builds. Perform software updates and approved calibration changes as required.

Test Setup and Equipment Support

Assemble and configure test rigs and instrumentation. Operate and maintain equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, battery analyzers, data-acquisition systems, and vehicle diagnostic interfaces.

Documentation and Reporting

Accurately document test configurations, results, repairs, software versions, vehicle conditions, and technical issues. Provide clear findings and recommendations to support root-cause analysis and design improvements.

Issue Resolution

Reproduce concerns, collect relevant data, support root-cause investigations, and verify corrective actions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with engineering, design, manufacturing, service, and testing teams to resolve technical problems and improve vehicle design, validation methods, and service-repair processes.

Workplace Organization

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while ensuring tools, equipment, vehicles, and test assets are properly maintained.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in automotive testing, diagnostics, maintenance, repair, vehicle integration, or a related technical environment.
• Working knowledge of electrical, electronic, and mechanical vehicle systems.
• Ability to use diagnostic software, electrical test equipment, and standard automotive repair tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and service procedures.
• Understanding of electrical safety principles and safe work practices for high-voltage systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced product-development environment.
• Ability to work a variable schedule and travel up to 50%, as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical degree, or professional certification in automotive technology, electrical technology, engineering technology, or a related field.
• Two or more years of relevant experience working with electric vehicles, high-voltage systems, vehicle integration, or automotive test operations.
• Experience with dynamometers, test cells, prototype vehicles, data-acquisition systems, or on-road vehicle testing.
• Knowledge of EV batteries, electric motors, inverters, onboard chargers, DC fast-charging systems, thermal-management systems, and vehicle communication networks.
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements, NFPA 70E, Lockout/Tagout, and high-voltage personal protective equipment.
• Experience installing prototype hardware, updating vehicle software, performing approved calibration changes, and documenting technical concerns.
• Relevant EV or high-voltage safety certification.

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

Pay and Schedule

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $95,300-$159,400. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Application Instructions

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.