Battery Components Engineering : Cold plate

Fluence is the leading global energy storage technology and services company, created and backed by Siemens and AES, two industry powerhouses and pioneers in energy storage. Fluence unites the scale, experience, breadth, and financial backing of the two most experienced icons in energy storage.

Our mission is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. Energy storage is critical to this transformation, yet today the market is fragmented and customers face the challenge of finding a trusted technology partner amidst conflicting technical claims, inexperienced vendors and installers, and new market entrants with limited power sector knowledge.

Fluence brings the proven technology solutions and services that overcome the commercial and regulatory barriers that stand in the way of modernizing our energy networks. We are the partner that can deliver at a global scale with the most experienced and knowledgeable team in the world.

Experience Level: 9-12 years

Key Responsibilities:

Thermal Component Ownership: Act as the Thermal Component Owner (Design Release Engineer) for cold plates and plumbing within battery energy storage systems.

Cold Plate Design: Design and develop efficient cold plates for thermal management, ensuring optimal heat dissipation and performance.

Plumbing Systems: Engineer and integrate effective plumbing systems for coolant flow within thermal management solutions.

System Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cold plates and plumbing systems into the overall thermal management architecture.

Thermal Analysis: Conduct thermal analysis and simulations to validate the performance of cold plates and plumbing systems using relevant software tools.

Component Testing and Validation: Perform testing and validation of cold plates and plumbing systems to ensure they meet design specifications and regulatory requirements.

Material Selection: Select appropriate materials for cold plates and plumbing components to enhance thermal performance and durability.

Design Optimization: Continuously optimize designs to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall system performance.

Documentation: Prepare detailed documentation of designs, analyses, tests, and processes to support product development and certification.

Problem Solving: Diagnose and resolve issues related to thermal management components to maintain optimal system performance.

Compliance: Ensure all designs comply with relevant safety standards and regulatory requirements, including UL, IEC, and ISO.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related field.

Strong understanding of cold plate design and thermal management principles.

Experience with designing and integrating plumbing systems for coolant flow.

Proficiency in thermal analysis and simulation software (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL, Fluent).

Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) for mechanical design.

Experience in testing and validating thermal management components.

Knowledge of material selection for thermal management applications.

Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements for thermal components.

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Proven track record of successful project management and delivery within the specified experience level.