Systems Engineer - Product Verification & Validation (m/f/d)

Erlangen, Germany
Product – Architecture & 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.
 
OUR CULTURE AND VALUES

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.

We are Leading
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.

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

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

We are Fun
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. 

ABOUT THE POSITION:
As a Senior Systems Engineer – Product Verification & Validation, you will work on cross-functional teams within Fluence’s Product team to verify and validate Fluence energy storage requirements against technical and customer requirements.

Responsibilities
•Work as a systems engineer on multi-disciplinary teams of engineers to deliver MW-scale energy storage products
•Develop deep understanding of the electrical, mechanical, functional, and safety design of Fluence’s products.
•Develop best practices for test plan development, procedures for test management tool usage, testing templates, and other enhancements to Fluence’s verification and validation processes
•Engage with stakeholders across the company to present on verification and validation processes as well as status within assigned programs
•Validate engineering design and documentation against Fluence product requirements.
•Lead development of system and subsystem test plans, detailed test procedures, and overall testing strategy for specific products under development
•Incorporate customer and sales engineering testing requirements into system test plans
•Travel to labs periodically to support test team and get a strong understanding of Fluence’s lab capabilities, test equipment, and processes.
•Review test results to verify that requirements are met, results are well documented in testing tools, and testing processes are being followed.
•Collaborate with lab team to optimize test plan for the testing of different product configurations with significant overlap in design and testing requirements
•Provide feedback on clarity and specificity of product requirements to the rest of the development team to drive improvements in requirements development

Qualifications:
•Passion for energy storage, collaborative engineering, and learning from others
•Bachelors' or Masters’ degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar
•4-7 years industry experience, with background in renewable energy systems, power conversion, energy storage, PV, power systems control, or similar field
•Experience developing or executing product test plans
•Knowledge of tools for test management is a plus (i.e. Testrail, JAMA)
•Strong problem-solving skills.
•Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
•Willingness to travel up to 20%.
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.