Develop. charging system-infrastructure Testing - India

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Position Name: Develop. charging system-infrastructure Testing - India

Department: Research and Development

Functional Area: Electric and Electronics

Location: Pune

Years of Experience: Min 10 - 12 years

Qualification: B.E/B. Tech/Post Graduate Electrical & Electronics

Purpose of the Position

• Ensures the development and testing of charging infrastructure components (wallboxes, charging cables...).
• Verifies the functionality of interface between electric vehicle and charging infrastructure (interoperability tests).
• Supports the implementation of the MSP system at koda Auto.

Authority

• Authorize and approve test plans, DVPs, and validation strategies for EV charging system and infrastructure testing.
• Approve test setups, lab readiness, and instrumentation calibration before test execution.
• Validate and sign off test reports and compliance results before design or production release.
• Decide on corrective actions or revalidation needs based on test deviations or failures.

Skills Required

• Communication in English
• Analytical & problem solving skills
• Good knowledge about automobile technics
• Product development knowledge for ICE BEV components including charging systems
• Good administrative skills : ability to plan , develop and structure

Responsibilities and Tasks

Test Strategy & DVP Preparation

Develop Design Verification Plans (DVP) for EV charging system and infrastructure components as per Indian and global standards.

Test Plan & Procedure Development

Define detailed test plans, test cases, and expected results for electrical, functional, and environmental tests.

System Integration Testing

Conduct interoperability testing between EV, EVSE, and backend systems (CMS/OCPP/ISO 15118).

Hardware & Software Validation

Verify and validate ECU functions (OBC, EVCC, DCDC) and embedded software related to charging control.

EMI/EMC & HV Safety Testing

Plan and execute EMI/EMC, surge, insulation resistance, dielectric strength, and leakage current tests as per AIS/IEC.

Environmental & Reliability Testing

Perform temperature, humidity, vibration, corrosion, and IP protection testing for charger assemblies.

Performance & Efficiency Testing

Evaluate charging efficiency, power factor, harmonics, and thermal performance under varying load and grid conditions.

Test Setup & Lab Readiness

Ensure readiness of test benches, measurement tools, HV equipment, and calibration before execution.

Compliance & Standards Mapping

Ensure test coverage as per AIS 138, AIS 004, IEC 61851, IEC 62196, ISO 15118, and BIS standards.

Test Execution & Data Acquisition

Execute tests, capture high-quality data, and ensure traceability of test configurations and conditions.

Failure Analysis & Corrective Actions

Perform root cause analysis for test failures and define revalidation actions with design and supplier teams.

Documentation & Reporting

Prepare detailed test reports, results summaries, and non-conformance records for each validation phase.

Lab Safety & Quality Management

Enforce lab safety protocols and maintain ISO 17025 or equivalent test lab quality compliance.

Supplier & External Lab Coordination

Coordinate outsourced tests and ensure supplier compliance with technical and quality requirements.

Continuous Improvement & Benchmarking

Capture test learnings, propose process improvements, and benchmark new testing technologies.