About the department

The EPTD department plans the sustainable product and technology roadmap for Europe and works on developing advanced, full electric bus series which fulfill current and future European public transportation market needs. By cooperating with European leading suppliers, the EPTD department continuously upgrades design and engineering abilities for excellent product performance and quality.

The EPTD team is looking for an electrical test engineer to develop test structures and ensure efficiency and quality of the electrical systems in our electric trucks and buses.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Conduct and manage charging compatibility tests for electric vehicles across multiple charging standards (e.g., CCS, ACD, MCS).

• Technical support, Troubleshoot and diagnose issues related to high-voltage components, and implement effective solutions.

• Research and evaluate the latest advancements in battery, motor, and motor control technologies, and provide strategic recommendations for their adoption to enhance product performance.

• Collaborate with HQ R&D team to optimize system design and functionality, ensuring seamless integration with overall vehicle architecture.

• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations for internal engineering reviews and decision-making.

• Lead or support engineering teams and technicians in conducting test procedures, ensuring high-quality execution and adherence to project timelines.

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s/HBO degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• 1-2 years of experience in high-voltage systems, electrical test engineering, or EV technologies.

• Strong understanding of battery technology, motor systems, and motor control strategies.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities with a systematic and analytical mindset.

• Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

• Team player with strong organization and project management skills.

• Willingness to travel as needed for testing and technical support.

• EU Driver’s license.

We offer:

• Job in a fast-developing company that stands for sustainable and forward-thinking technology;

• Plenty of career growth opportunities within a fast growing R&D team.

• Exposure to the European commercial EV customer base as well as to the state-of-the-art R&D HQ in China.

• Performance and experience based competitive remuneration, pension plan, commuting allowance, relocation allowance; visa sponsorship if applicable;

• Team building events and employee learning opportunities.

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team 🌏

BYD Europe BV, which located in Schiedam & Hoofddorp, Netherlands, is the marketing and sales HQ of BYD Co., Ltd based in Shenzhen, China. BYD Europe BV offers a full line of BYD electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, all-electric buses, and all-electric forklift trucks.

Department

R&D

Role

Electrical Engineer

Locations

Schiedam