Description
Position at EVgo
About EVgo:
EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) is a leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, building and operating one of the largest public fast charging networks in the United States. With over 1,000 fast charging locations across more than 35 states, EVgo serves more than 1 million customer accounts. Our mission is to expedite the mass adoption of electric vehicles by creating a convenient, reliable, and affordable EV charging network that delivers fast charging to everyone. EVgo partners with automakers, fleet and rideshare operators, retail hosts such as grocery stores, shopping centers, and gas stations, and policy leaders, and other organizations. The company also provides unique service offerings for drivers and partners such as
EVgo Optima™,
EVgo Inside™,
EVgo Rewards™, and
Autocharge+. EVgo is committed to protecting our environment by making it easy for drivers to go electric and fostering an inclusive culture for all. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is integral to our vision of ‘Electric for All.’ For more information, visit
our website.
Position Summary:
EVgo is seeking a
Quality Engineering Intern to support our efforts in
failure analysis (FA) and
OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) testing. This internship is ideal for an engineering student with an interest in electric vehicle charging, electronics, or communications protocols. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers to diagnose field issues and validate interoperability of our charging systems with backend networks.
This is a summer internship, 10-weeks, 40-hours per week. Intern must reside locally and work from EVgo's lab in El Segundo, CA for the duration of the internship.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in root cause analysis of field-returned EV charging sub components.
- Support OCPP communication testing (OCPP 1.6J or 2.0.1), including capturing and analyzing protocol-level logs.
- Help create, execute, and document test cases for EVSE charger behavior and backend interaction.
- Use tools such as Wireshark, Quality logic and backend log viewers to troubleshoot communication issues.
- Document findings in concise technical reports and present results to cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate with engineering, support, and supplier teams to follow up on test results and field issues.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of electrical/electronic components and circuits.
- Interest or exposure to communication protocols (e.g., WebSocket, JSON, TCP/IP).
- Comfortable using basic lab equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, or logic analyzers.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and ask good technical questions.
A Plus If You Have the Following Skills:
- Familiarity with OCPP, EV charging, or embedded systems.
- Experience with Python, log analysis tools, or scripting.
- Coursework in digital communications, networking, or power electronics.
The hourly pay for this position is $22.00 per hour.
To find out more, or to join the EVgo network, visit www.evgo.com. Connect with EVgo on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. At EVgo, we are committed to creating a more equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome. Apply today to join our team and help make a meaningful impact in the fight against climate change. By proceeding, you consent to EVgo’s Privacy Policy and Privacy Notice for California Residents. More detail regarding personal information we collect, how we use that information, how we share that information, and your rights and choices can be found here.
