Battery Pack Thermal Engineer

Houston, TX, USA
Product – Battery Systems Engineering /
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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What does a Battery Pack Thermal Engineer do at Fluence?

    • Design the thermal module system 
    • Document choices of why certain features were selected and how they help the ESS system be world class 
    • Develop thermal requirements from system requirements 
    • Lead and Manage supplier development including design reviews for thermal module components 
    • Conduct 1D analysis to support quick decisions 
    • Work with the FEA team to further develop analytical models 
    • Conduct correlation testing to correlate FEA models 
    • Support product execution with development and validation testing 
    • Support the UL and IEC certification of the battery system by working with the supplier and the certification agencies. 
    • Coordination and feedback with the engineering and product teams on requirements updates and subsystem validation status. 
    • Troubleshoot cooling system issues during system development 
    • Work with project management to track and maintain schedule. 
    • Travel as needed up to 25%  

What will our ideal candidate bring to Fluence?

    • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering 
    • 4+ years in the development and testing of thermal components especially coldplates 
    • Experience working with and managing supplier development 
    • Experience in thermal HW validation 
    • Experience with DFSS and Design of Experiments is a bonus 
    • Technical knowledge in a broad area of engineering disciplines (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Thermal, Materials, Safety, Test/Validation, Manufacturing) 
    • Experience with UL 1973, UL 9540, and UL 9540A 
    • Experience using MatLab 
    • Strong technical communication skills 
    • Passion for batteries, sharing know-how, and learning from others 
    • Proven self-starter willing to take the initiative 
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