Senior Systems Engineer - Sustaining

As a Senior Systems Engineer at Fluence, your primary responsibilities will include leading investigations into complex electrical and control problems affecting battery energy storage systems. You will develop a holistic understanding of the product, spearhead initiatives for performance optimization, and manage cross-functional teams to address technical challenges. Additionally, you'll prepare technical documents, present findings to leadership, and engage in site visits to enhance your technical knowledge.

To qualify for the Senior Systems Engineer position at Fluence, candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or Electrical Engineering alongside at least 6 years of experience in the battery energy storage sector or related fields. A solid grasp of electrical and control principles in grid-scale battery systems is essential, as is a natural inclination for problem-solving and technical leadership.

At Fluence, continuous learning is a core value. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will be encouraged to engage in mentorship and professional development opportunities. The team fosters an environment promoting skills enhancement through peer support, coaching, and access to external educational resources, ensuring that engineers stay passionate and well-equipped in their careers.

In the Senior Systems Engineer role at Fluence, you'll work on pivotal projects involving battery energy storage systems, leading initiatives that require in-depth investigation and technical expertise. You'll explore site visits, test preparation, and execution for grid-scale applications while directly contributing to optimizing product performance and reliability.

Effective communication, emotional intelligence, and a results-oriented mindset significantly enhance teamwork in the Senior Systems Engineer role at Fluence. Cultivating collaborative cross-functional relationships involves actively seeking input from diverse team members and being open to new ideas, ultimately driving the team’s success in achieving shared goals.

When discussing a challenging project, focus on specific challenges encountered, your approach to problem-solving, and the outcomes. Detail how you led a team to address an issue in a battery energy storage project and the technical solutions you employed, showcasing your leadership and communication skills in the process.

Explain your methodical approach to root cause analysis, emphasizing the importance of thorough investigation and utilizing frameworks like 8D. Share examples where your analysis led to effective corrective actions, demonstrating your expertise in problem-solving within engineering contexts.

Effective communication with cross-functional teams hinges on clarity and active listening. Share how you adapt your communication style to enhance understanding among diverse team members, noting specific strategies you use to facilitate dialogue and collaboration during projects.

Discuss your mentoring experience by detailing your role, the goals set for the junior engineer, and the methods you used to support their development. Share positive outcomes of the mentorship and how you fostered an environment for learning and growth.

Share your commitment to professional development, highlighting resources such as industry publications, webinars, and conferences. Detail your proactive approach in implementing new knowledge into your work, showing how this contributes to your role as a Senior Systems Engineer.

Discuss project management methodologies you've implemented, such as Agile or Scrum, detailing how they helped streamline team processes and enhance project execution. Explain your approach to balancing deadlines while maintaining quality in engineering outputs.

Share an example of a technical challenge requiring quick adaptation. Focus on your thought process and actions taken to resolve the issue, emphasizing your ability to remain calm and effectively direct team efforts towards finding solutions.

Discuss your methods for prioritizing tasks, such as assessing dependencies and deadlines. Mention how you involve team members in the prioritization process to ensure everyone is aligned and working towards common objectives.

Highlight qualities such as strong analytical skills, effective communication, technical expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively. Discuss how these traits have contributed to your past successes in the role and how they align with Fluence's values.

Describe your systematic approach to testing battery energy storage systems, including planning, execution, and analysis of results. Emphasize the importance of aligning testing with business objectives and how you incorporate feedback into future designs.