Test Engineer (NPI)
Houston, TX, USA / Alpharetta, GA, USA / Arlington, VA, USA
Supply Chain and Logistics – Manufacturing /
Full-time /
Hybrid
About Fluence: Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.
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About the Position:
Location: Houston TX, Arlington VA, Alpharetta GA (Hybrid 2-3 days in office)
Responsible for defining Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) test processes and equipment to be commissioned at our contract manufactures. This includes equipment identification, installation, acceptance, issue resolution, and documentation, while ensuring alignment to development schedules.
Key Responsibilities
· Defines manufacturing test processes and procedures to achieve product requirements.
· Performs equipment Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
· Develops manufacturing test plans in alignment with FAT and customer expectations.
· Contributes to PFMEA review and operational process risk assessments.
· Oversees factory equipment install, debug, launch, and continuous improvement activities.
· Actively participates in the program core team to accomplish daily tasks and meet the project deliverables.
· Establishes equipment installation schedules and facilitates weekly/daily status reviews with vendors and contractors.
· Leads lessons learned and continuous improvement activities to improve quality and reduce cost associated with manufacturing test process.
· Stay current with the latest industry trends, developments and technologies in your field.
What an ideal candidate brings to Fluence?
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering [Controls experience preferred].
- 5-7 years proven experience in supply chain management, project management, and NPI roles.
- Strong understanding of automated test development.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software.
- Knowledge of quality management systems and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Team player with the ability to collaborate across departments and functions.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Additional Duties:
- Hands-on knowledge of test equipment and manufacturing processes.
- Understanding and experience with data acquisition hardware [2+ Years Preferred].
- Test application and programming software experience [LabVIEW, Other].
- Program execution experience.
- Experience leading a project [Coordinating resources, Status reporting, Tracking timelines].
- Experience troubleshooting equipment [Problem solving, Debug].
- Strong analytical practical problem-solving skills ability to form opinions based in data aggregation.
- Experience with DFMEAs/PFMEAs.
- Experience in reading and analyzing electrical circuit schematics.
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