Power Electronics Engineer EMEA (m/f/d)

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.

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader in energy storage products and services and digital applications for renewables and storage. With a presence in 30 global markets, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ platform, which delivers AI-enabled digital applications for managing and optimizing storage and renewables. The company is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

 

We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.

We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. 

Do others come to you for your subject matter expertise? Are you excited by the challenge of working in a start-up atmosphere with a purpose?

Fluence is looking for an Power Electronics Engineer with experience developing and testing power conversion systems for energy storage or other grid applications. The role will be responsible for working with inverter suppliers to integrate new inverter and DC/DC converter platforms into Fluence’s battery energy storage systems. A strong understanding of inverter operation and functionality is required.

As a member of the cross-functional Inverter Center of Excellence team, the Power Electronics Engineer is directly involved in the evaluation of requirements and capabilities, testing power conversion systems and preparing technical documentation, consulting stakeholders within the company, and interfacing with the suppliers.

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 Power Electronics Engineer will be directly involved in the product development engineering of utility scale energy storage solutions, including:

Determine detailed technical requirements for inverters while participating in an Agile product development process

Review inverter technical documentation to determine compliance with requirements and evaluate technical characteristics

Verify inverter functionality and performance characteristics by testing at Fluence’s own testing facilities and or supplier facilities

Develop deep understanding of inverter operations and provide guidance to the Product teams on inverter integration into the Fluence products

Work with major power converter system suppliers on modifications or improvements to their products to ensure optimal integration with Fluence system design

Develop tests, optimize standard test procedures and perform product testing, including involvement in hands on lab testing during evaluations of prototype systems

Analyze operational and test data to troubleshoot and resolve system problems

Work with field engineers for rapid solutions to problems as they arise

Write technical specifications for equipment procurement and/or technical annexes to contract documents

Collect and provide the required documentation for internal stakeholders to allow for standardized offering and deployment of Fluence products comprising inverters

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.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of an undergraduate degree and 4-10 years of work experience in development of power conversion systems for grid applications.

Familiarity with DC/AC or DC/DC converter operation; some experience designing or modeling control systems for inverters is a plus

Knowledge of related safety and test standards, such as UL, IEC, ISO standards; knowledge of utility grid interconnection standards and regional grid codes is a plus

Familiarity with utility scale systems design, control, and monitoring

Hands on experience testing power converter equipment in a lab environment, affinity to thorough test documentation

Knowledge of or history working with major component suppliers in the solar or battery storage industry, such as inverters, PV panels, or lithium ion batteries

Experience qualifying products to product standards with NRTLs (i.e. UL, Intertek, CSA, TUV) is a plus

Familiarity with Agile methods is a plus

Excellent English verbal and writing skills, additional languages or international work experience is a plus

Willing and able to travel, domestically and internationally, approximately 10% of the time

Working on transforming a fundamental part of our society is exciting and fulfilling. It requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed. We respect our coworkers and customers. We listen to what others have to say, and we are inclusive.

Fluence’s product management team is energized by the mission to change the way we power our world and the opportunity to define and shape the products that fulfill this mission. We work every day knowing what we do makes a difference- both for Fluence and for society.