Join Fastned at the forefront of Europe’s electric vehicle and charging infrastructure revolution! Together with 350+ colleagues from over 40 nationalities, spread across 10 countries, we drive change in the energy transition. What sets us apart is our focus on reliability, sustainability and clean energy. We have been awarded “Best Charging Network” in the UK, France, Switzerland and the Netherlands, further establishing Fastned as a leading player in the field. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact!

Your role

We’re on the lookout for a Test Engineer to help us push the boundaries of fast charging technology. At Fastned you’ll have the opportunity to work with the latest and greatest technology from a broad range of manufacturers. You will play a key role in evaluating and selecting the best suppliers to ensure Fastned can continue to be the best charging network. You will take the lead in creating and executing performance testing on DC fast chargers, energy management systems and battery energy storage systems.

Your overall responsibilities include

• Write test plans to evaluate the performance and functionality of DC fast chargers, energy management systems and battery energy storage systems.
• Define and execute electrical, mechanical and firmware tests in our Amsterdam test lab and the field.
• Independently determine what to test, why and how. Based on internal goals and field feedback
• Maintain detailed documentation of test results.
• Work closely with manufacturers to evaluate and improve performance based on test findings.
• Technical analysis and root cause identification of hardware failures.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in the EV charging industry.

Who we are looking for

In order to be successful in this role, you bring along a highly entrepreneurial mindset - we want our employees to “think like a founder”. You thrive in taking ownership of the technical aspects of our business to help us take the best possible technological choices. The ideal candidate has a passion for technology and knows how to align external parties and internal stakeholders to pilot, optimize and successfully embed new technologies:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent work experience).
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, embedded software, and communication protocols (OCPP, Modbus, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with test tools, scripting or automation for testing purposes.
• Experience in testing DC fast chargers and knowledge of EV charging systems is a strong plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable in a flexible, fast-moving environment where priorities shift and experimentation is key
• Ability to think critically, plan test approaches, and translate technical problems into structured evaluations
• Strong communication skills and the ability to convey technical information clearly.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for field testing and support.

Join us in building a better future

We work hard to change the world, but we don't forget to recognize & celebrate our successes, big and small. We focus on work-life balance, provide genuine work flexibility, and have family-friendly policies in place.

Our benefits package includes:

• Stock option plan - we believe in shared value creation.
• Attractive Pension plan (fully covered by Fastned).
• A training and development budget of €3,000 per year per employee, because development and training are important to us and our sector offers endless opportunities.
• You get access to our fully electric vehicle fleet (all charging expenses covered).
• 29 holidays. Additionally, we give you 2 Mission Days you can use to contribute to Fastned’s mission or to support a cause that is important to you.
• Daily lunches, snacks & drinks are provided at our office locations.
• Next to fun events year-round, we throw notorious Christmas parties and organise an amazing yearly trip abroad with all employees.
• Other perks include flexible working hours, full travel compensation and the working gear of your choice.

Interested? Apply today!

We would love to have a conversation with you! Apply now, send us your CV and explain in your cover letter why you’re excited about joining our mission for freedom in sustainable transportation.

Our recruiter will walk you through the hiring process during the initial screening call.

Fastned stands for equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, neurodiversity, disabilities, parental status or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique.