Battery Designer

4 Months ago • 3 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Battery Design Thermal Engineer at Fluence assists in developing 3D CAD models of battery components and energy storage systems, leading 2D component drawing creation, and performing tolerance stack-up analysis. They also document and maintain component specifications, support design reviews, and identify optimization areas. Collaboration with global engineering teams is crucial for timely task completion. This role involves applying design for manufacturing and assembly knowledge, ensuring smooth component integration, and executing design changes. The engineer will be involved with component design from concept to creation, including structural, electrical, and thermal components, with a focus on design for high-volume assembly and manufacturing.

Must have:

3+ years in battery pack component or subsystem design/engineering
Proficient in PTC Creo and Windchill data management software
Demonstrated ability in creating world-class component design
Understanding of component manufacturing processes
Understanding of design for high volume assembly and manufacturing
Proficient in ASME Y14.5-2018 GD&T

Good to have:

High voltage battery module design experience

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Job Details

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.

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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.

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What does a Battery Design Thermal Engineer do at Fluence?

Assist the engineering lead in developing 3D CAD models of battery component and energy storage systems from concept to creation. Components include structural, electrical, and thermal components
Apply design for manufacturing and design for assembly knowledge into system design
Lead and develop 2D component drawings to be shared with suppliers and manufacturing
Lead and perform tolerancing stack up analysis to ensure smooth component integration
Analyze and execute design changes as a result of tolerance stack ups
Document and maintain component specifications such as material and mass
Support component design reviews and analysis
Identify cost and performance optimization areas in component design
Collaborate with global engineering and design team members to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks

What does the ideal candidate look like?

3+ years in design/engineering in battery pack components or subsystems
Proficient in PTC Creo and Windchill data management software
Demonstrated ability in creating world-class component design
Understanding of component manufacturing processes including stamping, die casting, injection molding, and machining and impacts to component design
Understanding of design for high volume assembly and manufacturing
Proficient in ASME Y14.5-2018 GD&T with the ability to perform dimensional stack ups independently
Ability to work independently with little guidance from team members
Preferred experience: high voltage battery module design

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.