Validation Engineer - Charging at SWJ TECHNOLOGY, LLC – Novi, Michigan

SWJ Technology specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a Validation Engineer – Charging for a client in the automotive industry, specializing in car manufacturing. This is a long-term Contractor role based in Novi, MI that requires onsite presence. If you’re eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application.

PURPOSE:
The Validation Engineer – Charging is responsible for validating all vehicle-level charging functions and use cases. This includes AC and DC charging performance, customer-facing features, infrastructure compatibility, and regulatory compliance. This role ensures full traceability from charging requirements to test execution, documentation, and final sign-off while supporting localized validation activities and test campaigns.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and manage detailed test cases for charging-related functions and attributes, including:

• Plug & Charge and payment systems
• Fast charging preconditioning
• Bidirectional charging (V2L AC, V2H DC)
• Battery Charge Care Mode (BCCM)
• Charging history and statistics
• Charging Point of Interest (POI) validation

• Translate charging requirements into executable vehicle-level test procedures and validation plans.
• Benchmark AC and DC fast charging performance, including:

• Range added per time unit
• Peak power delivery
• Charging curve accuracy

• Lead and coordinate validation trips at proving grounds and public charging stations under representative and extreme conditions.
• Execute tests and manage data collection, including preconditioning, route planning, instrumentation, and environmental controls.
• Ensure traceability between requirements and test cases using tools such as Codebeamer, Jama, or Jira.
• Analyze test results related to:

• Charging time and responsiveness
• Connector and infrastructure compatibility
• Fault handling and communication robustness
• Charging curve accuracy and peak power behavior

• Collaborate closely with charging systems, software, controls, and vehicle integration teams to resolve validation issues.
• Document validation outcomes and support release and sign-off decisions with structured reports and tracking.
• Support test planning, logistics, equipment readiness, and coordination with external charging and test facilities.
• Promote systems engineering practices and structured validation processes.
• Partner with concept and systems architect teams to address engineering and functional challenges.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in vehicle validation, preferably focused on EV charging systems.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Experience writing test requirements and managing change requests.
• Working knowledge of requirements and validation tools (Jama, Polarion, DOORS, MagicDraw, Codebeamer).
• Familiarity with U.S. regulations and safety requirements related to EV charging infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of automotive-grade standards and vehicle development processes.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and global engineering environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

• Location: Novi, Michigan
• Schedule: Mon-Fri, 40 hours/week
• Overtime: As required
• Assignment Start: ASAP, long-term contract position

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.