Test Engineer

Fluence

The Role

Overview

Define, implement, and automate BESS test & commissioning processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • test processes
  • equipment installation
  • automation strategy
  • fat/sat support
  • process improvement
  • test planning

Tasks

-Defines manufacturing test processes and procedures to achieve product quality and functional requirements. -Oversees factory equipment install, debug, launch, and continuous improvement activities. -Establishes equipment installation schedules and facilitates weekly/daily status reviews with vendors and contractors. -Defines and implements automated test equipment strategies and follows automation projects through to completion. -Actively participates in the program core team to accomplish daily tasks and meet the project deliverables. -Stay current with the latest industry trends, developments and technologies in your field. -Contributes to PFMEA review and operational process risk assessments. -Provides support for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT). -Leads lessons learned and continuous improvement activities to improve quality and reduce cost associated with manufacturing test process. -Provides mentorship to less experienced test engineers. -Develops manufacturing test plans in alignment with FAT and customer expectations. -Defines and develops factory product commissioning strategy to enable full product validation prior to shipping.

Requirements

  • labview
  • testrail
  • automation
  • battery
  • bachelor's
  • 5+ years

What You Bring

-Experience troubleshooting equipment [Problem solving, Debug]. -Experience with DFMEAs/PFMEAs. -Knowledge of quality management systems (e.g. APQP, stage gates) and regulatory requirements. -Strong understanding of automated test development. -Experience leading a project and presenting status to various stakeholders (Coordinating resources, Status reporting, Tracking timelines). -1+ years leading or mentoring test engineers -Strong analytical practical problem-solving skills ability to form opinions based in data aggregation. -Proficiency in project management tools and software. -Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. -Ability to work at odd hours to meet with global teams as needed -Expected travel (US and international): 50% with possibility of up to 90% during product launches -Understanding and experience with data acquisition hardware (2+ Years Preferred). -Test application and programming software experience (LabVIEW, Test Rail, Others). -Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. -Automation equipment and programming experience. -Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. -Program execution experience. -Experience in reading and analyzing electrical circuit schematics. -Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering [Controls experience preferred]. -Hands-on knowledge of test equipment and battery system manufacturing processes. -Team player with the ability to collaborate across departments and functions. -5+ years proven experience in battery system test engineering and automation.

The Company

About Fluence

-Fluence deploys, contracts or manages projects spanning gigawatt‑hours of storage in nearly 50 countries. -Utilizing a high-density AC modular design, delivers ~30% more energy density through Smartstack™ product. -Expected revenue growth from ~$680 M in 2021 towards a projected $3.6–4.4 B in 2025.

Sector Specialisms

Energy Storage

Renewables

Grid Balancing

Frequency Regulation

Energy Shifting

Energy Storage Products

Energy Storage Services

Optimization Software for Renewables and Storage

Modular Energy Storage

Scalable Energy Storage

Electric Grid Resilience

Sustainable Electric Grids