The Role
About Fluence: Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.
Our Culture
At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.
Unleash Voices
We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.
Customer Fluent
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.
Infinite Impact
We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.
All In
We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.
Fluence is seeking a high-caliber Lead Systems Engineer to join the Sustaining Engineering team. Sustaining Engineering is responsible for optimizing the in-service product line at Fluence and contributing to the full lifecycle feedback and development of the newest product. The Systems Engineers on this team lead the investigation and resolution of the most challenging problems for our in-service products at the intersect of software, firmware, hardware, and integration and fold the engineering developments into the latest technology. The successful candidate will be an experienced engineer with the technical capacity to solve difficult electrical and control problems that affect a battery energy storage system. The successful candidate will also have a solid grasp of the problem-solving, root cause analysis, teamwork, and communication best practices required to achieve success within a global organization.
As the Senior Systems Engineer, you will:
- Develop a holistic view of the product and lead initiatives that contribute to a multi-disciplinary approach to optimize product performance.
- Solve difficult electrical and control problems that affect a battery energy storage system.
- Fully own key initiatives as the leader of small teams of engineers and other stakeholders. Success will require disciplined root cause analysis/8D problem solving, cross-functional teamwork and collaboration, and effective written and verbal communication.
- Provide written and verbal reports to leadership. These communications must demonstrate a drive to achieve ambitious goals with speed. Engagement with leadership and key stakeholders will be essential for obtaining the necessary feedback to deliver a solution that is aligned with business objectives.
- Prepare change requests, technical bulletins, and design documents as necessary to enact product changes in the factory and updates to the equipment in the field.
- Contribute to building out product validation methodologies such as lab development and processes, commissioning best practices, software, hardware, and system testing and deployment
- Lead in the preparation and execution of tests of BESS systems, to include visits to Fluence lab facilities in Germany, India, and the USA.
- Complete battery energy storage system (BESS) project site visits to increase technical knowledge, develop insights for further project improvements, and demonstrate support for the project teams.
- Recommend new initiatives to optimize product performance based on observations, insights, and discussions with Fluence colleagues.
- Contribute to the mentorship of Fluence colleagues. Participate in building a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement. Foster an environment where engineers are excited about their careers through professional development, coaching, mentorship, facilitating peer support, and utilizing external educational resources.
What you will bring to Fluence:
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or Electrical Engineering, with at least 10 years experience in battery energy storage, the electric power industry, or similar experience with complex industrial electrical systems.
- Technical experience:
- You have a solid understanding the electrical, control, and systems principles of a grid-scale battery energy storage system. Alternatively, you have significant technical experience and understanding of power electrical systems such that you are able to quickly develop an expertise in energy storage.
- You geek out and can go deep on technical strategy and concepts, and have experience solving difficult technical problems. You embrace a philosophy of continuous learning and professional development.
- You are a natural problem solver. You embrace the concepts of proper root cause analysis and 8D problem solving. You understand the importance of quickly implementing a containment or corrective action, and you also recognize the importance of following-through to implement preventative actions. You are naturally curious and seek knowledge through experience and connection.
- High-level execution, initiative, and teamwork: You are able to cultivate collaborative cross-functional relationships to drive a team to success. You seek input from respected colleagues. You are results-oriented and you are not afraid to change course when necessary.
- The candidate must be an effective at written and verbal communication in the English language.
Technical leadership:
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.
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The Company
What We Do
Fluence is a global market leader in energy storage products and services, and digital applications for renewables and storage. With a presence in 30 global markets, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable energy storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ Platform, which delivers AI-enabled digital applications for managing and optimizing renewables and storage from any provider. The company is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids. (Nasdaq: FLNC)
