About this opportunity
ChargePoint lists this Python Test Automation Engineer - Contract opportunity in campbell, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Us
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.
Reports To
Senior Manager, Power Electronics Firmware
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Python Test Automation Engineer to develop and maintain automated test systems for power testing equipment, with a focus on NHR (NH Research) and Chroma hardware. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with CANopen communication, GUI test automation, and Hardware-in-the‑Loop (HIL) scripting.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain Python‑based automated test scripts for power electronics test equipment (NHR, Chroma)
Develop and maintain HIL test scripts to simulate real‑world operating conditions and validate embedded system behavior
Interface with hardware systems using CANopen protocol, including node configuration and data monitoring
Automate GUI‑based testing using tools such as Pywinauto, Squish, or custom frameworks
Integrate HIL and hardware tests into CI pipelines for continuous validation
Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and QA teams to ensure test coverage and traceability
Analyze test results and provide feedback to development teams on bugs, performance issues, and functional gaps
Document test cases, procedures, and infrastructure in alignment with project and quality requirements
Required Qualifications
3+ years of Python test automation experience in hardware/software integration environments
Proficiency with CANopen protocol and related tools (e.g., CANalyzer, PCAN)
Experience with HIL scripting for testing embedded systems
Familiarity with NHR (NH Research) and Chroma power test equipment
Experience in GUI automation using Pywinauto, Squish, or equivalent
Solid understanding of testing principles, embedded systems, and hardware interfaces
Version control with Git and experience in CI/CD environments (e.g., Jenkins)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the power electronics or battery testing industry
Knowledge of SCPI, Modbus, or other industrial communication protocols
Exposure to real‑time simulation environments (e.g., dSPACE, NI VeriStand)
Agile development experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Location
Campbell, CA
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 an equal opportunity employer.
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Worksite address
campbell, CA, 95011, US
Who can apply
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