Senior Fire Test Engineer - Battery Energy Storage

2 Months ago • 7 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Fire Test Engineer at Fluence, you will leverage your expertise in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to design, plan, and manage UL9540A-related and large-scale fire testing activities, including thermal runaway initiation and equipment layout. You'll serve as a subject matter expert on UL 9540A, handle critical test data, and communicate information to certification authorities and testing laboratories. This role involves coordinating with program and project managers, processing test data, making informed decisions, and leading on-site test setups. The responsibilities also include creating and managing testing schedules and having in-depth knowledge of UL 9540A and large-scale fire test requirements.

Must have:

Engineering degree in relevant fields.
7 years of experience in an Engineering role.
3 years of experience in product validation testing.
Deep knowledge of product regulations and safety standards.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

As an Energy Storage Fire Test Engineer at Fluence, you will:

Use technical expertise in BESS to design, plan, and project manage all UL9540A-related and large-scale fire test activities which range from thermal runaway initiation and reviewing testing equipment layout to coordinating with numerous technical leads from multidisciplinary groups to compile and interpret all technical items for the test.
Be a subject matter expert (SME) for all UL 9540A topics and activities
Handle critical sensitive test data and ensuring communication of UL9540A-related information is conducted in a structured manner
Be a point of contact for all communication between certification authorities and testing laboratories. This includes creating and handling schedules and coordinating testing plans
Coordinating on a regular basis with numerous program and project managers to navigate tight deadlines and meet critical deliverables
Efficiently and coherently process all test data in a manner presentable to relevant stakeholders
Be able to make informed decisions and improvise based on availability of equipment, personnel, resources and timelines
Support logistical activities to ensure testing units are available when required
Create and handle schedules for testing activities
In-depth knowledge about complexity of UL 9540A and large-scale fire test requirements and thermal runaway related items
Lead on site test setup activities at testing labs for unit level testing, coordinate all support staff required for test execution.

What will you bring to Fluence?

Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering or similar fields
7 years of experience in an Engineering role
3 years of experience in product validation testing, Lithium-ion fire testing experience strongly preferred.
Deep knowledge of product regulations, safety standards, and certification requirements in the industry.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex compliance issues.

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.