Testfield Technician (m/f/d) - German speaker

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. 

This position will be within the Fluence Digital business unit. Fluence Digital’s IQ platform uses artificial intelligence, advanced price forecasting, portfolio optimization and market bidding to ensure energy storage and flexible generation assets are optimally participating in wholesale electricity markets.

For our location Erlangen, we are looking for a Testfield Technician (m/f/d), with an unlimited contract and in full time.

·       Define and carry out the system tests in the electrical test field. This includes hardware and software tests, electrical measurements and manual tests on high-voltage inverter systems.

·       Work with people from hardware and software development as well as quality assurance department

·       Engineer and install changes and upgrades to the testfield like new components (control cabinets, battery cabinets, this includes changes in cable routes and junction boxes)

·       Keep track of changes and update the as-build documentation thoroughly

·       Perform periodic inspections and document them accoordingly

·       Monitor and check the existing measuring equipment and tools, replace them if necessary and monitor the valid librations and DGUV3 test intervals

·       Help to implement the test field processes

·        Successfully completed vocational training in engineering (skilled worker certificate) and preferably completed bachelor or master in the field of electrical engineering, energy technology, mechatronics or a comparable qualification

·        Many years of experience in the planning and installation of energy systems and their commissioning

·        Relevant knowledge in the area of ​​switchgear for low and medium voltage and are ready to be trained to be authorized to switch them on a company-specific basis

·       A valid SCC certificate and are ready to be trained as an SFAO for our company in the area of ​​the test field and take part in the corresponding further training measures

·        Willing be trained as a “working-under-voltage” specialist and take part in the necessary refresher courses to acquire the qualification

·       Good knowledge of the standards and regulations of the VDE, IEC, IEEE as safety relevant regulations as DGUV and TRBS

·        In addition to your outstanding professional qualifications and knowledge, you convince with initiative, constructive criticism, collegiality, decision-making ability, result orientation and a high level of quality awareness

·        Professional reporting and excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing

·        Very good German skills and good English as well as occasional willingness to travel

·     Attractive pay in line with the metal collective agreement

·     30 days annual vacation

·      Hybrid working in Berlin or Erlangen

·      Flexible working time

·     Company pension plan

·     Capital forming payments for Tarif-Employees

·     Kindergarten allowance taxfree (100€/kid/month)

·     Culture based on values within diverse teams, open and transparent communication with a focus on DE&I

·     Personal development (LinkedIn Training, inhouse training, workshops)

·     Sabbatical Option

·      Home office allowance

·        Corporate Benefits