EV Charger Hardware Engineer (Presales & After-Sales)
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Key Responsibilities:
Presales Support:
- Collaborate with the sales team to understand customer needs and provide technical guidance on the best EV charger solutions.
- Create and present technical presentations, demos, and product specifications to potential clients.
- Assist in drafting technical proposals, including designing system configurations and recommending appropriate hardware solutions.
- Answer detailed customer queries regarding product features, specifications, and performance.
- Conduct product feasibility studies and assessments based on customer requirements.
- Participate in meetings, site visits, and negotiations to ensure that clients are informed of technical capabilities and constraints.
Product Customization & Design Assistance:
- Work closely with customers to understand specific requirements and provide hardware design modifications or custom solutions.
- Develop prototypes or samples to demonstrate tailored solutions for client needs.
- Provide guidance on the integration of chargers with customer infrastructure, including grid compatibility and installation considerations.
After-Sales Support:
- Serve as the technical point of contact for customers post-purchase, ensuring the successful deployment and integration of EV charging stations.
- Provide troubleshooting assistance and resolve technical issues with hardware in the field.
- Conduct hardware diagnostics, field testing, and support installations or upgrades as necessary.
- Collaborate with the customer service and technical support teams to ensure timely issue resolution and product satisfaction.
- Conduct periodic follow-ups with customers to ensure chargers are functioning correctly and help address any maintenance concerns.
- Help customers with firmware updates, hardware upgrades, or retrofitting solutions if necessary.
Training & Documentation:
- Train customers on the installation, use, and maintenance of EV chargers.
- Create and maintain clear, accessible technical documentation, user manuals, and installation guides for customers.
- Provide feedback to internal teams to improve documentation and product usability based on customer interactions.
Continuous Improvement:
- Gather and analyze customer feedback on hardware performance to suggest product enhancements and improvements.
- Stay updated with emerging EV charging standards, technology trends, and competitor offerings to support both presales and after-sales support.
- Act as a liaison between the customer and engineering teams to address technical challenges and drive product innovation.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
- Experience in hardware engineering for power electronics, embedded systems, or electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
- Experience in customer-facing roles, providing technical support or presales engineering.
- Knowledge of power electronics, chargers (AC/DC), and communication protocols (e.g., OCPP, Modbus, CAN).
- Familiarity with industry standards and certifications (e.g., IEC, UL, SAE J1772).
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot hardware and software-related issues in the field.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with electric vehicle charging infrastructure or previous exposure to presales/technical sales roles.
- Familiarity with the installation process and requirements for EV chargers in commercial or residential settings.
- Ability to use CAD and 3D tools for basic design changes or system simulations.
- Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) software or tools for tracking customer interactions and cases.
- Knowledge of IoT-based EV charger solutions or smart grid integration.