Lead System Engineer

With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need across North America and Europe. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.

Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets and drivers. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an all-electric future and a trillion-dollar market.

At ChargePoint, we foster a positive and productive work environment by committing to live our values of Be Courageous, Charge Together, Love our Customers, Operate with Openness, and Relentlessly Pursue Awesome. These values guide how we show up every day, align, and work together to build a brighter future for all of us.

Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come.

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Director, Systems Engineering

This is a technical role that needs strong design and development knowledge of electrical/ charging products.

• Provide strategic technical direction to the team as they create leading products and services for the EV charging market.
• Grow the global systems engineering team to support ChargePoint’s expanding new product development efforts.
• Mentor team members as they navigate their technical and career growth paths.
• Implement and enforce processes/design practices that enables the Systems engineering team to scale in size without sacrificing efficiency or quality.
• Assist in architecture, design, and development of ChargePoint’s consumer and commercial EV Chargers.
• Lead a team that works cross-functionally to resolve early (architectural) and late (test & regulatory) dependencies of the Systems Engineering team.

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering
• 12+ years of experience in electrical or electronic system design, testing and field validation. Power Electronics background a big plus.
• Proven track record of growing and managing a global team with varied technical backgrounds.
• Worked closely with environmental, reliability, compliance (NEC, UL and IEEE standards), and safety requirements for electrical equipment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including executive presentations.
• Experience with design and testing high power 240-480VAC / 500-1000VDC products desired.
• Current knowledge of industry standards for consumer and industrial products.
• Knowledge of EV charging standards a plus

• Up to 10% domestic and international travel may be expected for this position.

Campbell, CA

ChargePoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

The targeted US salary range for roles at this operating level is $115,000 to $249,500. This range represents base salary and does not reflect equity, benefits or variable pay where applicable. Actual base salaries are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications and specific work location.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the Company needs, we will contact you directly.

ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. 
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