Battery Design Engineer
Houston, TX, USA
Product – Battery Systems /
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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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.
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What does a Battery Design Thermal Engineer do at Fluence?
- Assist the engineering lead in developing 3D CAD models of battery component and energy storage systems from concept to creation. Components include structural, electrical, and thermal components
- Apply design for manufacturing and design for assembly knowledge into system design
- Lead and develop 2D component drawings to be shared with suppliers and manufacturing
- Lead and perform tolerancing stack up analysis to ensure smooth component integration
- Analyze and execute design changes as a result of tolerance stack ups
- Document and maintain component specifications such as material and mass
- Support component design reviews and analysis
- Identify cost and performance optimization areas in component design
- Collaborate with global engineering and design team members to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks
What does the ideal candidate look like?
- 3+ years in design/engineering in battery pack components or subsystems
- Proficient in PTC Creo and Windchill data management software
- Demonstrated ability in creating world-class component design
- Understanding of component manufacturing processes including stamping, die casting, injection molding, and machining and impacts to component design
- Understanding of design for high volume assembly and manufacturing
- Proficient in ASME Y14.5-2018 GD&T with the ability to perform dimensional stack ups independently
- Ability to work independently with little guidance from team members
- Preferred experience: high voltage battery module design
Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.
