Fluence · 1 day ago
Test Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expFluence is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. The Test Engineer is responsible for defining, implementing, and optimizing test, automation, and commissioning processes for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) within a New Product Introduction (NPI) and Contract Manufacturing (CM) environment.
EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Defines manufacturing test processes and procedures to achieve product quality and functional requirements
Provides support for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
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
Contributes to PFMEA review and operational process risk assessments
Defines and implements automated test equipment strategies and follows automation projects through to completion
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
Provides mentorship to less experienced test engineers
Qualification
Required
Hands-on knowledge of test equipment and battery system manufacturing processes
Understanding and experience with data acquisition hardware (2+ Years Preferred)
Test application and programming software experience (LabVIEW, Test Rail, Others)
Program execution experience
Automation equipment and programming experience
Experience leading a project and presenting status to various stakeholders (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
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
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering [Controls experience preferred]
5+ years proven experience in battery system test engineering and automation
Strong understanding of automated test development
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in project management tools and software
Knowledge of quality management systems (e.g. APQP, stage gates) 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
1+ years leading or mentoring test engineers
Company
Fluence
Fluence makes energy storage technology solutions and services. It is a sub-organization of AES.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$525MKey Investors
Qatar Investment Authority
2024-12-10Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2023-12-05Post Ipo Secondary
2021-10-28IPO
Leadership Team
Julian Nebreda
President & CEO
Carol Couch
SVP, Chief Supply Chain & Manufacturing Officer
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