Digital Standards Engineer, EV Charging

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ABB E-mobility is enabling zero-emission mobility as a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. We are a partner of choice for the world’s biggest EV OEMs and nationwide EV charging network operators, offering the widest portfolio of EV charging solutions from smart chargers for the home to high-power chargers for the highway stations of the future, solutions for the electrification of fleets and charging for electric buses and trucks. With over 1,800 employees around the world, ABB E-mobility has sold more than one million EV chargers across more than 85 markets, including over 50,000 DC fast chargers. As Embedded Software Standards Engineer, you will contribute significantly to the uniform, reliable and effective operation of our rapidly growing portfolio of EV Charging Systems. Leveraging your digital standardization expertise, you’ll write, develop and test software that will enable E-mobility to establish and implement technical operating software standards, that are embedded in our EV Chargers globally. ***This position will be based in one of the following locations: Richmond, VA, Detroit, MI, Columbia, SC, Raleigh, NC, or Milwaukee, WI***

This position reports to

Director, R&D Hardware Engineering, E-mobility

Your responsibilities

• Review and develop technical standards for the digital electronics and software of EV chargers
• Write, develop, and test embedded software that ultimately sets the technical standards, ensuring an effective baseline for further innovation in electric charging
• Work collaboratively with the R&D Interoperability team to share knowledge of the best methods to bring technology innovations to life
• Provide standards support to R&D, product development, and product management teams globally

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Computer Engineering or related field is required with a minimum of 2 or more years of experience in embedded systems software development
• In lieu of having a degree, we will consider 5 or more directly related software Standards experience
• Experience and knowledge of Python, C/C++, C# and HTML5 required
• Must have ability to interpret, read and write technical standards for software, e.g., ISO15118, DIN70121, SAE2847, etc.
• Previous experience participating in a steering committee, or similar team accountable for defining and implementing technical software standards is highly preferred
• Must be comfortable working in a highly collaborative, global team environment
• Excellent English language speaking, reading, and writing skills and abilities are required
• Must be willing and comfortable performing hands-on work, with a can-do mindset
• Demonstrated ability to meet project timelines and deliverables is required
• Ability to travel up to 20% is required
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Healthcare plan
• Wellbeing program

More about us

ABB E-mobility is a world leader in EV charging technology with a strong R&D pipeline and an unparalleled global reach. With our robust product portfolio of innovative holistic solutions – from grid to charge point and domestic installations to large fleet depots – we are actively enabling the future of e-mobility, not just predicting it. The exciting developments within this sector perfectly align with our Mission to Zero initiative, aiming to support cleaner and greener communities for all. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Hybrid