Battery Management Systems (BMS) Engineer

Fluence is the global market leader in energy storage technology solutions and services, combining the agility of a technology company with the expertise, vision, and financial backing of two well-established and respected industry giants. Our goal is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. Providing design, delivery, and integration, Fluence offers proven energy storage technology solutions that address the diverse needs and challenges of customers in a rapidly transforming energy landscape. Our battery team is one of the best teams in the industry. We are proud of our can-do collaborative battery development attitude, and we have lots of fun along the way. 

ABOUT THE POSITION

The BMS Engineer will be responsible for the development, and validation of the Battery Management System (BMS) including hardware (HW) and software (SW) to Fluence requirements. They will work with the system-level controls team to ensure the successful integration of the BMS in the Fluence operating system.  The leader will foster an environment of collaboration seamlessly with the hardware, software and testing teams and will actively reach out to other teams they interface with. They will ensure that interfaces of batteries and associated hardware/software are well understood and documented.  

The person in this role will lead a team that delivers on time and launches with excellence. They will foster a culture of accountability and the pride that goes with delivering excellence. The person in this role will be able to reach out across the corporation to collaborate with others outside of Engineering. 

• Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity. We take personal ownership in what we do, developing trust in our relationships with internal and external stakeholders. We firmly believe in having honest, forthcoming, and fair communications.
• The person in this role will:
• Support the development and release of the Battery Management System (BMS)
• Develop BMS requirements from system requirements
• Lead and Manage supplier development including design reviews. 
• Support product execution with development and validation testing
• Support the UL and IEC certification of the BMS and battery system by working with the supplier and the certification agencies.
• Coordination and feedback with the engineering and product teams on requirements updates and subsystem validation status.
• Troubleshoot BMS issues during system development
• Work with project management to track and maintain schedule.
• Travel as needed up to 25%  

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Here at Fluence, we strive to continuously improve, be intellectually curious and be adaptive to our customers and employee’s needs. Collaboration is key, both in our partnerships with our customers, and with each other. Fluence prioritizes the most critical efforts that allow for the greatest impact.

• B.S. in Engineering
• 4+ years in the development and testing of battery management systems (BMS) in both HW and SW areas
• Experience working with and managing supplier development
• Experience in electrical/electronics HW validation
• Experience with SW validation processes.
• Technical knowledge in a broad area of engineering disciplines (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Thermal, Materials, Safety, Test/Validation, Manufacturing)
• Experience with UL 1973, UL 9540, IEC 61508, IEC 62619
• Strong technical communication skills
• Passion for batteries, sharing know-how, and learning from others
• Proven self-starter willing to take the initiative