Quality Engineer

Fluence; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluence is seeking a Quality Engineer to guide issue investigation, resolution, and compliance across design, installation, and service of energy storage products. You will lead cross-functional efforts to ensure high-quality readiness and scalable launches, with emphasis on data-driven decisions and risk management.

The role requires collaboration across global teams and adherence to regulatory quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
• 1-3+ years in quality, engineering, or operations roles within manufacturing or energy sectors.
• Experience managing quality non-conformities and aligning regional teams.
• Deep knowledge in Software & Controls, Batteries, Inverters, Transformers, Civil Structural or Electrical Systems.
• Proactive quality systems, risk management and lifecycle improvement experience.
• Track record of product readiness and scalable launches with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing.
• Strong analytical mindset with data-driven cost and performance focus.
• Ability to lead through influence and collaborate across functions and cultures.
• Experience with supplier quality management, lifecycle integration, and change control.
• Familiarity with QA for design changes, compliance, validation, and risk mitigation.
• 1-3+ years in large-scale renewable energy projects (100MWpeak+).
• Commercial knowledge to interpret legal agreements for regional needs.

Responsibilities

• Direct investigation, identification, and resolution of design and service issues.
• Lead global engagement to develop and use shared processes.
• Manage quality records, inspection reports, test data and NCRs.
• Support quality testing of energy storage products and system commissioning.
• Triage quality intake, reduce backlog, and drive corrective actions.
• Support product development decisions with quality-driven BI and gate reviews.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality Management/related technical field

Tools

Quality systems

Risk management

Lifecycle processes

Supplier quality

Change control

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

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

Role Overview

As Quality Engineer, the successful candidate will play a key role in directing the investigation, identification, and resolution of issues within design, specification, installation, commissioning, handover, service, warranty, and sustaining operations. The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise as well as critical thinking ability.

Key Responsibilities

• Incoming and In Process Support: Support in managing and developing programs and reporting systems for all product types globally in collaboration with Program Management. Lead global engagement to enable shared processes development and usage.
• Issues Resolution Leadership: Lead and drive issues to resolutions through hyper collaboration across the entirety of the Organization. Go to the work and drive a solution for corrective and preventative actions.
• Documentation and Quality Record Maintenance: Maintain quality records such as inspection reports, test data, and non-conformance logs. Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with company quality procedures and regulatory requirements for energy storage products.
• Testing and Validation Support: Assist in quality testing activities for assembled battery energy storage containers, including functional testing, safety checks, wiring verification, and system-level commissioning tests. Help ensure units meet performance and reliability standards before shipment
• Issues Triage: Serve as the front line for the quality intake systems and tasked with reducing ticket backlog and intake though the incorporation of lessons learned. Work to ensure tickets are properly assigned, prioritized, and evaluated for commercial risk. Use data analytics to review Non-Conformance Requests in the form of CAPAs, JIRAs, NCRs, and more.
• Product Readiness: Drive product development cycle decisions using quality-based business intelligence systems. Work alongside Fluence Product Development and Engineering throughout the various Product Stage Gates to ensure the product delivered is complete and of high quality.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field required
• 1-3+ years of experience in quality, engineering, or operations roles within manufacturing and or energy sectors, with proven success supporting customer-facing project teams and collaborating across global organizations.
• Proven experience managing quality engineering non conformities and driving alignment across regional organizations.
• Deep understanding of at least two of the following domains: Software & Controls, Batteries, Inverters, Transformers, Civil Structural, Electrical Systems.
• Strong background in developing and implementing proactive quality systems, risk management frameworks, and lifecycle improvement processes.
• Demonstrated success driving product readiness and launch scalability in partnership with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams.
• Strong analytical mindset with a track record of data-driven decision making tied to cost and performance outcomes.
• Ability to lead through influence and foster collaboration across functions and cultures.
• Experience with supplier quality management, product lifecycle integration, and change control processes.
• Familiarity with quality assurance for product and design changes, including compliance, validation, and risk mitigation.
• 1-3+ Years of working in large scale (100MWpeak +) renewable energy projects or related fields.
• Comprehensive Commercial Knowledge: strong ability to interpret legal agreements and establish a position on behalf of the regional organization.

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.