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Applications Engineer, Charging
Shell Recharge Solutions is a leader in delivering the new electric mobility future through innovative software, infrastructure, and professional services that empower utilities, cities, fleets, transit agencies, and automakers to deploy EV charging infrastructure at scale. Our technology is connecting EV infrastructure solutions with public and private charging needs in a safer, cleaner, and smarter way. Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, the company’s global footprint spans across three continents with deployments in 13 different countries.
At Shell Recharge Solutions, we are looking for candidates who want to be a part of something bigger than themselves – passionate, purpose-driven individuals who believe having a career means making a meaningful impact on our business and the world. We believe in creating and doing ‘the right thing’ through responsible and sustainable EV deployment. We are looking for the innovative, driven to find a solution in a complex and dynamically evolving marketplace and look at “no” as just a challenge to find the next “yes”.
Shell Recharge Solutions is seeking a Applications Engineer, Charging!
Shell Recharge Solutions is looking for a Applications Engineer, Charging to join our team and help create and improve existing Electric Vehicle charging products, ranging from simple hardware items to complex systems. The role will include collaboration with Product, Engineering, Network Operations and our client-facing Business Development teams to ensure charging installations meet standards on a cost-effective, efficient basis. Regular coordination with vendors will be required, along with testing products and processes related to charging station installations.
Shell Recharge Solutions business focuses on delivering turnkey EV charging solutions to strategic and large key accounts in North America. Shell Recharge Solutions generates business with those accounts – utilities, cities, fleets, and commercial customers – in part through the submission of customer-generated Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Upon RFP award, Shell Recharge Solutions then ensures the success of that EV Charging project by delivering seamless, best-in-class solutions.
What you’ll do: The Applications Engineer will support Shell Recharge Solutions’ North America E-Mobility Division, responsibilities will include:
- Provide operational and market insights from the field to inform Product team direction and prioritization
- Develop, vet, and test operational requirements on new products, support new product development
- Ensure all product updates are thoroughly documented, including changes in design, functionality, and performance. Maintain clear and detailed records of all updates.
- Coordinate and conduct comprehensive testing of new products, working closely with cross-functional teams. This includes both field tests and lab tests at our San Francisco and Los Angeles offices to ensure product performance and reliability.
- Create thorough and accurate test plans, test reports, and other documentation
- Prepare detailed engineering and design documentation, as well as installation guides for new products. This documentation will be used to ensure consistent and correct installation and deployment of EV charging systems.
- Manage pilot installations of new products when necessary
- Work with various teams to source ideas for new products or sustaining projects for existing products
- Develop comprehensive deployment plans for rolling out product updates across all EV chargers. This includes coordinating with field workers and contractors to ensure smooth and efficient implementation.
- Provide that deployment plan with field workers and contractors: Communicate the deployment plan to field workers and contractors, providing them with the necessary documentation, training, and support to execute the updates effectively.
What We’re Looking For:
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors’ degree [ML1] with 2-4 years’ relevant professional experience (hardware engineer, design engineer, project manager, electrical engineer, etc.)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organizational and process management skills. Ability to work across functional areas within a company to achieve win-win result.
- Familiar with the engineering, permitting, construction, and maintenance processes of field equipment, such as communications, EVSE, solar, etc. Comfortable reading, understanding, and utilizing single line diagrams, electrical systems, civil and construction concepts
- Knowledge of construction, engineering, and product codes and standards (ASCE, UL, NEC etc)
- Mechanically inclined, comfortable and experienced with hand and power tools
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of CAD, 2-D, 3-D design tools.
- Experience in the Electric Vehicle industry
- Passion for environmental issues and renewable energy.
What We Offer:
- A work environment that allows you to work with and learn from some of the best and brightest in this emerging industry
- The ability to make a difference in a world that needs our technology to help reduce carbon emissions and enable a more sustainable energy future through the use of electric vehicle charging software, services and infrastructure
- The freedom to learn, suggest, and implement innovative new ideas applied to our systems, processes, programs and technologies
- Daily ownership of your role in a challenging, high-growth environment.
- A casual work environment and culture that support work life ‘fit’, enabling you to fit life into your work and work into your life, i.e. flexible scheduling, virtualization options, and a generous holiday package
- Well-being programs that enable you to thrive, e.g. investment in ergonomics, healthy snacks in the workplace, completely subsidized onsite gym program
- Competitive pay and benefits programs designed to enable you to thrive inside and outside of work
- Participation in Shell Recharge Solutions’ performance and rewards bonus program
- Best in class medical benefits for employees (medical, dental, vision) and a 401K program, supporting financial well-being
- Innovative Paid Time Off Program
- 9/80 Flex Work schedule
- A collaborative, progressive headquarter location at the ROW Downtown Los Angeles with fully subsidized onsite parking and access to unique food and beverage experiences.
AAP/EEO Statement
Shell Recharge Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Shell Recharge Solutions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion or belief, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Shell Recharge Solutions will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
E-Verify Employer
Shell Recharge Solutions participates in E-Verify, as an employer we will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
