Charging Automation Lead

Waymo•Mountain View, CA

6d•$190,000 - $234,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Charging Automation Lead, you will architect the transition from manual infrastructure to a fully automated, "zero-touch" charging network supporting a global autonomous vehicle fleet. Sitting within the e-Mobility team, you will lead the strategic technical integration of robotic charging arms, rapid-deploy energy systems, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to eliminate operational bottlenecks and dramatically scale high-density charging infrastructure. This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Director of Global Workplace & eMobility.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business, or a related technical field
5+ years of relevant experience with Charger Management Systems development, API development, data automation/scripting, specifically with high proficiency in Python and experience with frameworks like Autobot or similar
Extensive technical experience with EV charging infrastructure deployment and the commissioning lifecycle, specifically with regards to OCPP/OCPI and other means of offboard data communications
Strong experience speccing, building and managing API's between cloud based platforms and data repositories
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps, along with version control systems like Git
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects that involve both hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) bench work and in-vehicle testing
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical issues, project status, and strategic recommendations to leadership and external partners

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree in Engineering or electrical certification(s)
8+ years of test automation experience with a focus on web/mobile applications and vehicle-to-grid integration
Hands-on experience with automotive diagnostic tools such as INCA, MDA, CANalyzer, or Vehicle Spy
Understanding of Vehicle Electrical Architecture (e.g., VIP, SDV) and serial data buses including LIN, CAN, GMLAN, and Ethernet
High voltage or electrified vehicle safety training and hands-on experience with on-vehicle serial protocols
Certification in Quality Assurance and/or Test Automation (e.g., Six Sigma, ISTQB) and experience with JIRA/Problem Resolution Tracking Systems (PRTS)

Responsibilities

Act as the primary technical lead ensuring seamless data integration between vehicle mechatronic embedded controls, charging hardware, CMS products and cloud-based data aggregation mobile applications
Support the integration of robotic automation into existing charging infrastructure, specifically the communications between the various systems involved
Lead the smart buildings design and implementation of automated test scripts and standardized workflows for EV charging features, from initial development through utility energization and final customer activation
Define and enforce rigorous quality standards and testing strategies, integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous delivery of high-quality charging infrastructure
Identify process inefficiencies and lead implementation of automation virtualization opportunities to reduce manual testing and streamline commissioning activities
Collaborate with product managers, developers, and feature owners while managing external commissioning vendors to ensure all site technical requirements are met