Senior Controls Software Engineer

As a Senior Controls Software Engineer at Fluence, your primary responsibilities include designing software controls for energy storage systems, developing FOS Controls for grid-scale applications, and troubleshooting field issues. You'll also document the controls logic using MathWorks toolchain and C/C++, ensuring robust, scalable software design that meets project timelines and budgets.

To apply for the Senior Controls Software Engineer role at Fluence, you should possess a Bachelor’s degree in fields such as Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, or related areas, along with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. Expertise in MathWorks Matlab/Simulink and object-oriented software development in C++, particularly for Linux, is essential.

At Fluence, we nurture a culture of creativity and teamwork, which supports the professional growth of our employees, including those in the Senior Controls Software Engineer role. You'll be part of an agile development environment, enabling continuous learning and hands-on experience with state-of-the-art technologies. We believe in fostering an inclusive atmosphere that encourages the sharing of diverse ideas and backgrounds.

In the Senior Controls Software Engineer role at Fluence, you will work with a variety of tools and technologies, including the MathWorks toolchain for development, Git for version control, and project management tools like JIRA and Confluence. You'll also engage with communication protocols like MQTT, Modbus TCP, and DNP3, ensuring seamless integration in power systems.

Yes, as a Senior Controls Software Engineer at Fluence, you should be prepared for occasional travel, both domestically and internationally, up to 15% of the time. This travel is crucial for supporting project sites and collaborating effectively across different locations.

In your response, focus on specific projects where you utilized Matlab/Simulink, detailing the models you created and how they impacted project outcomes. Highlight your understanding of control theory and system dynamics, and mention any enhancements you made to existing systems.

Discuss a specific instance where you identified and resolved a field issue. Emphasize your analytical skills and the methods you employed to determine the root cause, as well as the collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement a solution.

Share your experiences working in an Agile environment, focusing on how you participated in sprints, stand-ups, and retrospectives. Explain how adopting Agile methodologies has improved your workflow and project delivery time.

Detail a challenging project that you successfully led. Focus on the obstacles faced, how you motivated your team, and the strategies you employed, and conclude with the project’s positive outcome and learned insights.

In your answer, discuss specific performance metrics you monitor and the programming practices you follow to ensure efficiency. Elaborate on your experience with algorithms and data structures that enhance scalability in software applications.

Talk about your time management techniques, such as using tools like JIRA for tracking progress. Describe how you assess task urgency and importance, and provide an example of successfully meeting a tight deadline.

In your response, explain your experience with inverter/converter integration, and battery management systems. Provide examples of projects you've worked on and the specific integrations you executed.

Emphasize how thorough documentation enhances team collaboration and serves as a future reference for system modifications. Include examples of how you’ve created or maintained documentation in prior roles.

Share the resources you utilize to stay informed, such as journals, online courses, or workshops. Highlight any professional organizations or networks you’re involved with that focus on software development and control systems.

Discuss specific initiatives you’ve taken to promote collaboration in your teams, such as team-building activities or fostering open communication. Provide examples of how these initiatives led to improved project outcomes and a positive work environment.