Battery Pack Thermal Engineer

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What does a Battery Pack Thermal Engineer do at Fluence?

• Design the thermal module system 
• Document choices of why certain features were selected and how they help the ESS system be world class 
• Develop thermal requirements from system requirements 
• Lead and Manage supplier development including design reviews for thermal module components 
• Conduct 1D analysis to support quick decisions 
• Work with the FEA team to further develop analytical models 
• Conduct correlation testing to correlate FEA models 
• Support product execution with development and validation testing 
• Support the UL and IEC certification of the battery system by working with the supplier and the certification agencies. 
• Coordination and feedback with the engineering and product teams on requirements updates and subsystem validation status. 
• Troubleshoot cooling system issues during system development 
• Work with project management to track and maintain schedule. 
• Travel as needed up to 25%

What will our ideal candidate bring to Fluence?

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering 
• 4+ years in the development and testing of thermal components especially coldplates 
• Experience working with and managing supplier development 
• Experience in thermal HW validation 
• Experience with DFSS and Design of Experiments is a bonus 
• Technical knowledge in a broad area of engineering disciplines (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Thermal, Materials, Safety, Test/Validation, Manufacturing) 
• Experience with UL 1973, UL 9540, and UL 9540A 
• Experience using MatLab 
• Strong technical communication skills 
• Passion for batteries, sharing know-how, and learning from others 
• Proven self-starter willing to take the initiative 

Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.