Senior Systems Engineer - Battery Storage Product Development

Fluence; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluence is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Bengaluru to lead cross-functional teams in designing MW-scale energy storage products that are safe, high-performing, and cost-effective.

You will develop system-level and subsystem requirements, perform DFMEA/FMEA and hazard analyses, drive trade-off studies, and coordinate verification planning with the Fluence lab team to validate full-scale systems.

Qualifications

• Passion for energy storage, product development, and collaborative engineering.
• Track record of ownership over complex technical challenges and guiding teams from problem ID to solution.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of industry experience in renewable energy systems, power conversion, energy storage, PV, or related fields.
• Broad technical knowledge across Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Safety, and Validation domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to design and deliver MW-scale energy storage products.
• Collaborate with product management to define features and high-level requirements.
• Develop system-level and subsystem hardware/software requirements using standard tools.
• Provide technical leadership on configurations and product roadmap.
• Conduct DFMEA, FMEA, and hazard analyses for safety.
• Lead design trade-off studies optimizing cost, performance, and maintainability.
• Incorporate lessons learned into product requirements and documentation.
• Create interface control documents and boundary diagrams.
• Coordinate product verification plans with Fluence lab team for full-scale testing.

Skills

Energy storage

Leadership

Systems engineering

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Systems/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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.

Job Description

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will work on cross-functional teams within Fluence’s Product team developing safe, high performing, reliable, and cost effective energy storage products.

Responsibilities

Work as a lead systems engineer on multi-disciplinary teams of engineers to design and deliver MW-scale energy storage products

• Collaborate with product management team to define and prioritize product features and high level product technical requirements

• Develop detailed system-level and subsystem hardware and software requirements, making use of common industry requirements management tools

• Provide technical leadership in a collaborative process with product managers to determine allowable product configurations and product roadmap

• Conduct product safety assessments, failure mode analyses, risk assessments, and hazard assessments (i.e. DFMEA, FMEA, HARA)

• Lead design trade-off studies to optimize between design flexibility, capital cost, operating cost, functionality, performance, maintainability, and continuity with existing Fluence products

• Incorporate lessons learned from previous product deployments and testing into product requirements

• Develop product design documents, customer documentation, and user manuals

• Create interface control documents and boundary diagrams

• Develop product verification plans and system level test cases and coordinate with Fluence lab team to determine full scale system testing strategy
  

Qualifications

• Passion for energy storage, product development, and collaborative engineering

• Track record of taking ownership over complex technical challenges and leading others from problem identification to solution

• Bachelors’ or Masters’ degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar

• 8+ years industry experience, with background in renewable energy systems, power conversion, energy storage, PV, power systems control, or similar field

• Technical knowledge in broad area of engineering disciplines (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls Systems, Safety, Test/Validation)

Our Culture

At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

Unleash Voices

We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.

Customer Fluent

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers’ needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

Infinite Impact

We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

All In

We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.