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.
Director of Hardware, PCBA Design
What You Will Be DoingYou will be responsible for the core intelligence of our hardware. We are looking for an Electrical Engineer who views a PCB as a canvas for innovation—balancing sophisticated architecture with the rugged reliability required for global infrastructure. You won’t just be designing circuits; you will be delivering the hardware that powers the future of e-mobility.
- Lead the electrical circuit design and development of complex boards incorporating high-performance processors, memory, networking interfaces, and analog sensors
- Architect solutions for motor control, board-level power distribution, and specialized charging electronics for our industry-leading product suite
- Deliver designs that push the boundaries of feature richness while maintaining a fanatical focus on cost-efficiency and long-term reliability
- Drive board-level architectures by distilling complex block diagrams into sub-components and circuit designs
- Develop from discrete circuit levels up to full-scale systems, seeing your designs move from the lab into volume manufacturing and global field deployment
- Strong electrical design intuition with a deep understanding of board-level engineering trade-offs
- Proven experience implementing embedded processors, high-speed interfaces, and precision analog sensing/control circuits
- Mastery of CAD, Schematic Capture, Simulation, and PCB Layout tools
- A disciplined approach to testing and validating electrical designs, ensuring every result and margin is documented with precision
- The ability to navigate software, mechanical, power, and thermal boundaries to ensure holistic system performance
- A curious, inventive spirit paired with a commitment to quality and the drive to build market-defining products
- 5+ years of hands-on experience developing electronic products with a successful record of bringing complex designs into high-volume production
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
Location
Campbell, CA
ChargePoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
The targeted US salary range for roles at this operating level is $150,000 to $180,000. 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 committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports all qualified individuals. In alignment with this commitment, we ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations throughout the employment process.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to access any other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at [email protected].
ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer.
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What We Do
Electric mobility is the smart choice. We make it the easy one, too. So easy that someone plugs into our network every 2 seconds. Since 2007, we’ve focused solely on building the best electric vehicle (EV) charging experience for everyone involved in the shift to electric. Join us in shaping the future of mobility. If you'd like to learn more about what it's like to build the new fueling network, check out our Engineering Blog: www.chargepoint.com/engineering
