Product Safety Engineer Product Safety Engineer Product Safety Engineer

Volkswagen AG • VA

82d

About The Position

Electrify America is committed to revolutionizing the way people charge. As the country's largest open DC fast charging network, Electrify America is actively contributing to electrifying mobility today and building a more sustainable future. At Electrify America, we value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We strive to establish a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can develop personally and professionally. As a team member at this rapidly growing company, you can work on state-of-the-art technology and join a team making a significant impact in the world. If you're interested in joining a dynamic, innovative company, Electrify America is a place where you can learn, grow, and make a difference! The Product Safety Engineer will provide key technical support for product safety as part of the quality department at Electrify America. The role will report to the Manager, EVSE Conformance and will provide technical expertise on product safety including technical failure analysis, incident investigation, design for safety, DFMEA, and conformance to safety standards. The candidate will be an experienced professional with technical acumen related to power electronics. Ideal candidate is one who is highly motivated to participate in a rapidly emerging and industry and will have experience working in a safety role in high-tech related industry where the pace of innovation requires constant problem-solving to ensure a safe and reliable performance of technical assets.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical Discipline such as engineering or applied sciences.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Degree.
• NFPA 70E certification.
• High-tech industry experience.
• Utility and distributed power generation experience.
• Automotive or EVSE industry experience.
• Safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead product safety investigations related to documented safety events, working closely with the EHS, field service, and engineering teams.
• Provide on-site inspection of equipment for level 1 safety events as required, in some cases traveling to location with short notice.
• Participate in external lab analysis and provide in person witness testing oversight or other coordination of external lab activity.
• Oversee product conformance testing related to safety at the Electrify America Technology Campus, defining overall test plans working with the EVSE test team and interpreting results.
• Engage in design reviews of hardware and software working with quality and technology teams to ensure all safety requirements are met in products and service delivery.
• Support EHS team on all requirements related to incident reporting and documentation.
• Evaluate mechanical, electrical, and communications systems operational risk profiles by leveraging industry experience to determine appropriate solutions and drive implementation.
• Interface at times with external partners and automotive OEMs on key safety topics as required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree