Test Specification Engineer

You will support the energy transition by developing precise test specifications that enable the use of EEBUS in all relevant electrification devices - from EV-Chargers to heat pumps and battery storage systems to inverters and energy management systems.

As an expert in test specifications, you will develop standardised and reproducible test specifications based on our EEBUS specifications (SPINE & SHIP and Usecases). In doing so, you will lay the foundation for interoperable products in the energy system of the future.

You will work directly with national and international industry partners and contribute your expertise to an interdisciplinary team.

Your Tasks

• Analysis and interpretation of EEBUS specifications (SPINE, SHIP, Usecases) with the aim of deriving concrete test scenarios and specifications
• Development and maintenance of structured test plans and test cases for conformity testing
• Collaboration with member companies to coordinate requirements and validate specifications
• Support in the continuous development of the EEBUS qualification and certification process
• Identification of gaps and potential for improvement in existing (test-) specifications
• Support in the automation of test procedures

Do you have experience in Software testing?, * A degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Energy Technology or a comparable field

• A solid understanding of technical specifications and structured protocol descriptions
• Experience in software testing and test planning, ideally in the smart energy or IoT field
• Knowledge of Python and, ideally, experience with test frameworks such as Robot Framework
• Very good German skills (at least C1 level) and good English skills (at least B2 level)
• A structured, analytical approach to work and enjoyment in actively helping to shape standards

Join the energy world of tomorrow! What do the three megatrends - energy transition, digitalisation, and data sovereignty - have to do with your new job? For sustainable CO reduction, we need an energy system in which devices can communicate with each other. Soon, millions of electric vehicles will not only charge their batteries when the sun is shining but also discharge them when energy in the home or the power grid is running low. At the same time, more and more island systems are emerging: with their own PV and storage solutions, consumers and communities are becoming increasingly self-sufficient. For grid operators and energy suppliers in particular, the growing volatility of consumption and generation, as well as the lack of transparency "behind the meter", present major challenges in planning and ensuring the secure operation of their grids and power plants. In addition, new business models are emerging: service providers will want to access such energy systems with their algorithms to meet both grid and customer needs. The data generated in this process should remain under the control of the customers and be subject to applicable European data protection laws. Only the data that contributes to the overall and local optimisation of the energy system should be exchanged across sectors, interoperable, and independent of the manufacturer. With a cross-industry network of leading companies from the automotive, heating, smart appliances, smart meter, and energy management sectors, EEBUS is writing the energy standard of tomorrow! The EEBUS Initiative - a Cross-Industry Network The EEBUS Initiative e.V. was founded in 2012 as a non-profit association, emerging from the successful collaboration within the BMWI flagship project E-Energy. Its goal is to create a global communication standard for all devices and systems involved in energy management. Since its foundation, EEBUS has developed into an established technical standard in the world of connected energy management. Its high acceptance in the market, as well as among national and international policymakers, major industry associations, and global platforms, demonstrates that the EEBUS vision not only works in practice but is urgently needed. The World of Energy Speaks EEBUS Together, EEBUS members define the requirements for energy-related ecosystems. The initiative's specification engineers incorporate these into the corresponding application specifications. This results in an open, standardised communication interface for integrating energy-relevant devices into energy management systems. EEBUS thus enables manufacturer-independent communication between devices and systems, both within a building and in interaction with the power grid. In the relevant standardisation committees, the EEBUS Initiative actively advocates for the adoption of its specifications and plays a leading role in advancing standardisation. But theory is not everything: EEBUS participates in the consortia of the largest national and international research projects. Here, the standard demonstrates its practical suitability and becomes a key building block of the communication infrastructure for the energy systems of tomorrow.