Fluence · 7 hours ago
Sr. Battery Module Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expFluence is a global market leader in intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. The Sr. Battery Module Engineer will support product development by assisting with battery subsystem hardware, performance, and testing, focusing on the electrical engineering aspects of battery systems.
EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
In-depth knowledge of the battery subsystem components (typically battery modules and BMS) used in current and future energy storage products; maintain detailed library of battery equipment technical characteristics
Lead the battery pack’s design architecture and able to communicate the concept to management level
Maintain close technical contact with battery system suppliers to stay up to date on future product road maps and encourage features that are preferred for incorporation into future Fluence products
Establish battery system development procedure to fulfill battery roadmap including development phases definition, checkpoint and checklist, technical requirements, validation plan etc
Collaborate with system engineering team to determine how battery system technical characteristics should influence overall energy storage system design
Supplier management & communication to let them fully understand FLU battery system development process & requirements and release corresponding deliverables on time
Maintain and update Fluence technical specifications used in supply contracts for procurement of battery subsystem equipment from major battery suppliers
Work with 3rd party lab testing of new battery equipment planned for use, such as protection tests, BMS communication testing, integration testing with Fluence control software, access to necessary monitoring data points, mechanical fit and ease of installation, and other evaluations
Evaluate the battery pack design based on established process and requirements and collaboration with different function teams inside company to deliver the product on time
Collect data from battery suppliers on thermal behavior of battery modules during operation and collaborate with system enclosure design team to adapt cooling system sizing for major application types
Work with supplier to root cause test failures and production problems
Collaboration with different function teams inside company to deliver the product on time
Support ongoing/continuous product and process improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and above in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required
8+ years in the development and testing of high voltage battery systems
Technical knowledge in broad area of engineering disciplines (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Thermal, Materials, Safety, Test/Validation, Manufacturing)
Global mindset with experience working in an international/multi-cultural matrix environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills required - English and Chinese
Self-starter, results oriented and process driven
Strong Problem-solving skills
Preferred
Energy Storage knowledge preferred but not required
Company
Fluence
Fluence makes energy storage technology solutions and services. It is a sub-organization of AES.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$525MKey Investors
Qatar Investment Authority
2024-12-10Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2023-12-05Post Ipo Secondary
2021-10-28IPO
Leadership Team
Julian Nebreda
President & CEO
Carol Couch
SVP, Chief Supply Chain & Manufacturing Officer
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