Test Engineer - EV Battery Pack & Charger Testing

About the role

Exponent Energy is hiring a Test Engineer in Bengaluru to join its Testing & Validation team, which builds End of Line (EOL) and Functional Testing systems for EV battery packs and rapid chargers. The team ensures quality, reliability, repeatability and performance of critical electrical and electronic systems before they reach customers. The role owns EOL and functional testing of EV battery packs and rapid DC chargers and works closely with Design, System Integration and Manufacturing teams.

Key responsibilities

• Develop the EOL and functional testing strategy for EV battery packs and rapid DC charging systems
• Define and write detailed test specifications, test plans and acceptance criteria
• Design, support and maintain Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) environments
• Identify test methodologies, instruments and validation techniques for electrical and electromechanical systems
• Work with system integrators to develop, install and validate test rigs and fixtures
• Use tools such as NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand to support test automation
• Debug, troubleshoot and perform root-cause analysis of failures during EOL testing
• Analyze test data and give actionable feedback to design and manufacturing teams
• Improve test process cycle time, accuracy, robustness and repeatability
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements

Required profile

• 4-6 years of hands-on experience in EOL / functional testing of electrical or electromechanical systems
• Strong knowledge of electrical fundamentals, power electronics, rectifiers and power supplies
• Hands-on experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
• Experience in HIL test environments
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Design, System Integration and Manufacturing teams

Required skills

• Proficiency in NI LabVIEW and/or NI TestStand
• Experience with CAN, CAN-FD, SocketCAN, UDS, OBD-II, I2C and SPI protocols
• Structured, data-driven problem solving, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented, with strong communication, documentation and collaboration skills