Energy Systems Development Engineer

Role: Energy Systems Development EngineerLocation: Charlotte, NC (100% Onsite)Experience: 3–10 yearsResponsibilities:Support bench and vehicle testing, debug, and root‑cause analysis.Complete/carry-out Functional Test Cases on benches or in-vehicle.Provide in-person support for prototype and pre-production vehicle commissioning.Participate in test trips for other teams, on behalf of Energy Systems, to enable quick issue resolution.Support prototype, pilot, and production builds, including launch support.Ensure Energy System’s sub-systems are functioning properly during testing.Collect and analyze data from benches and vehicles.Prepare technical documents summarizing testing results, compiling data and problem statements for Jira tickets.When issues arise pull together appropriate triage team to attack definition of root cause.Critical Skills:Bachelor’s degree required in Mechanical/Mechatronics/EE or SW engineering.In-Vehicle test experience in related fields defined above – System and Functional Level.Hand-on experience debugging controls issues in vehiclesHands-on experience with vehicle thermal management and climate systems, including HVAC, coolant and refrigerant circuits, heat pumps, pumps, valves, and compressors.Hands-on experience with debugging Charging Systems, HV and LV electrical systems.INCA/Canalyzer/ATI/Vehicle Spy experience is criticalExperience with HV safety is strongly preferred.Experience submitting vehicle rework requests to get vehicles repaired.Experience debugging instrumentation.Ability to travel and support test trips and proving grounds (US/Europe).Experience preparing vehicles for test trips.Ability to complete minor instrumentation installation in support of debugging.Expectations / Preferences Works well in a team and fosters a collaborative, innovative work environment.Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and working with incomplete or evolving information.Works closely with power electronics, battery systems, and control systems engineers to integrate thermal and energy solutions seamlessly.Collaborate cross functionally within Energy System and within other Main System Teams to support debug, commissioning and to ensure complete vehicle testing is completed successfully.Familiarity with VW Group systems and prior experience on VW Group programs preferred.German language proficiency preferred.