Charging Technology Engineer

Are you energized by the future of e-mobility and do you want to select the best charging solutions? Then we are looking for you! 

This is Allego 

Allego is the leading company for fast and ultra-fast charging solutions to companies and consumers throughout Europe. We build and operate our public charging network ranging from regular charging to state-of-the-art high power charging that can be used by all electric cars and every EV driver, providing a seamless charging experience. Our goal is to contribute to zero emission mobility and allow EV drivers to charge at the right place with the right speed. The EV market is emerging and changing rapidly. With our proven track record and long experience, we keep driving forward with confidence. 

About the job 

This unique position is open to a Charging Technology Engineer who has a passion for electric mobility trends and who has an eager eye for detail.  

As Charging Technology Engineer at Allego you will join the team of Charging Technology to elevate our EV-drivers’ charging experience in our pan-European network to the next level, with the goal to increase conversion and retention. In a nutshell: 

• You will be keeping track of (key) market trends in charging technologies, energy management and smart grids. 

• You will manage technical communication with hardware suppliers regarding existing and new products, features, and developments. 

•  You will work with product managers, suppliers, and other teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of charging technologies. 

• You will be assessing quality of new suppliers, new hardware products and internal electrical components of the charging sites and it accessories. 

• You will validate new releases of firmware for charging systems with electric vehicles. 

• You provide advice on technological and economic feasibility for different use / business cases. 

• You will act as an expert on the connection between chargers and the Allego backend, support Operations and provide advice for future developments and improvements. 

• You will be the sparring partner for the Charging Technology Product Manager, delivery and operational teams on charging technologies 

• You will perform in-depth technical analysis and support of charging issues both for internal and external partners. 

This is you 

You are result driven, eager to learn and highly self-motivated. You take ownership of your work, demonstrate strong organizational skills, and have the ability to make deadlines. Your flexibility, optimism, humor, solution-oriented mindset, and “can-do” attitude fits our fast-paced environment. You are a true team player and like to work together with colleagues all around the company. 

As our ideal candidate: 

• You have 5+ years of experience in a similar role.  

• You hold bachelors or masters degree with a technical background in electrical engineering, power electronics or similar. 

• You have a good understanding of electronic products life cycles, requirements analysis, design, development, electrical safety, testing, and compliance processes. 

• You are familiar with communication protocols (OCPP, ISO 15118, Modbus) and grid integration. 

• You have worked in multi-disciplinary teams and are experienced in writing functional requirements. 

• You are fluent in English. Another European language is a plus. 

• You have good cybersecurity understanding. 

• You are willing to travel internationally when needed (a few times per year). 

• Your location allows you to work physically from our HQ in Arnhem a few days a week.

• You are in possession of a valid driver license (category B). 

Our offer 

This role allows you to work within a team of EV Charging specialists! You will be in the forefront of the European charging technology. Besides this, we offer a competitive salary package with good secondary conditions, including end of year premium, personal budget, and a good pension scheme. At Allego you choose your own challenges, we will make education and training available if necessary to keep driving forward. 

There is a team of EV experts looking forward for you to join and take you along in Allego’s journey. You will get colleagues that are driven to make a difference in achieving zero emission mobility, knowing that working together is the only way of making impact. We offer hybrid working, which means a combination of being available in our office in Arnhem to closely work together with your colleagues and working from home now and then. You get a challenging job in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.