Principal Systems Engineer - Product Development

7 Months ago • 10 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Principal Systems Engineer at Fluence, you will spearhead the technical development of new energy storage products, tackling intricate engineering challenges. You will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring the alignment of technology solutions with business objectives. This role demands driving innovation, optimizing product performance, and maintaining a competitive edge in the market. Responsibilities include overseeing product development from start to global deployment, ensuring products meet safety and quality standards, leading program execution, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for various aspects such as control system architecture and specification development. The role also involves cost control, continuous improvement through upgrades, and fostering a collaborative team environment. You will also need to stay current with industry trends, define product vision, and communicate project status effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Must have:

10+ years of product development experience with leadership
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills

Good to have:

Experience in Energy Storage domain
Familiarity with inverters, power conversion systems and battery systems
Knowledge of relevant industry standards like UL9540, IEEE693, etc.
Experience with Jira, Testrail, ETAP, Matlab Simulink, MBSE, etc.

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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.

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.

In the role of Principal Systems Engineer, you will lead the technical development of new energy storage products and work on cutting edge engineering challenges. You will guide cross-functional teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure the alignment of technology solutions with business goals. Your role is crucial in driving innovation, optimizing product performance, and maintaining a competitive edge in the market.

Responsibilites:

Oversee the end-to-end product development of Fluence’s MW to GW-scale lithium ion battery energy storage products, from conception to global deployment
Ensure products are developed to meet safety, quality, performance, and scalability standards
Lead and support program execution through the full project lifecycle, including requirements definition and review, architecture development, specification development, requirements verification, and compliance assessment.
Work with cross-functional teams and support development of control system architecture, electrical and mechanical drawing packages, descriptions of operations, control methodology, configuration specifications, interface specifications, and commissioning instructions. Review technical deliverables lists and review the major technical deliverables
Lead program design reviews and support configuration management and engineering review boards, model-based system engineering efforts, technical planning, system integration and risk/opportunity management
Control costs and develop strategies to reduce costs and improve product reliability
Evaluate changes/upgrades to process control systems and make recommendations for continuous improvement
Support, lead, and facilitate internal and external Root Cause Analysis, Lessons Learned, and Management of Change Activities
Perform system design and tradeoff studies
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, promoting continuous learning and professional growth
Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends and evaluate their potential application to company products
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define and refine product vision and strategy
Communicate technical concepts and project status effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
Act as a liaison between engineering teams and other departments to ensure cohesive and aligned product development efforts.

What will our ideal candidate bring to Fluence?

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or a related field.10+ years of experience in product development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior technical role
Proven track record of successfully leading complex product development projects
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
Ability to mentor and motivate teams to achieve high performance
Experience in Energy Storage domain preferred but not required
Familiarity with any of the following is a plus: inverters, power conversion systems, lithium ion battery systems (LFP / NMC / NCA), BESS, UL9540, UL9540A, UL1973, UL1741, NFPA855, IEC 62933, IEC 61439, IEC 62109, NFPA68, NFPA69, NFPA70, NFPA72, NFPA855, UN38.3, IEEE693, Jira, Testrail, Jama, ETAP, Matlab Simulink, MBSE, DFMEA, HARA

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.