Principal Controls Engineer
Fluence Energy
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Job summary
Qualifications
- 12+ years of control software development experience with a Bachelor degree.
- 10+ years of control software development experience with a Master degree.
- Significant related work experience will be considered in place of a Master’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Design Fluence’s energy storage system control software.
- Develop and integrate grid-scale battery systems.
- Support requisition engineering and troubleshoot field issues.
Skills
Education
Tools
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 help 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.
We are looking for a Principal Controls Software Engineer with a passion for software design and extensive experience with power engineering, MathWorks Matlab/Simulink, Agile Scrum using Jira, and Git. Our Control System is comprised of three main applications: Controls, UI, and the Data Acquisition System. You will report to the Senior Manager Control Application Software Development. As a hands-on member of the development team, you will also deliver a releasable Increment of product at the end of each Sprint.
- Serve as the Principal controls SW developer designing Fluence’s energy storage system control SW for utility and grid applications.
- Develop FOS Controls, integrate grid-scale battery and power conversion systems from industry-leading manufacturers.
- Design, develop, build, and document FOS controls logic using MathWorks Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow and C.
- Support requisition engineering. Troubleshoot field issues and identify root causes.
- Focus on robustness, security, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
- Meet project timelines and budget.
- Track, manage, document, and report work using Jira and Confluence.
- Foster a spirit of teamwork that allows for impersonal disagreement over ideas, conflict, and expeditious resolution.
- Understanding of grid codes, compliance, leading the team technically.
- Bachelor in Electrical, Electronics, or Controls Engineering, Power Engineering related fields from an accredited university. Masters in Power system, Power electronics, Energy are preferable.
- Expertise in MathWorks Matlab/Simulink for model-based systems engineering.
- Strong knowledge of power system market applications, power generation, and/or energy storage system controls.
- Experience in closed-loop control algorithms.
- Expertise using the Agile development framework and Git workflow.
- Enthusiasm for getting things done, taking personal responsibility, adding value within a team setting, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Willing and able to travel, domestically and internationally, up to 5% of the time.
- 12+ years of control software development experience with a Bachelor degree.
- 10+ years of control software development experience with a Master degree.
- MS or M.Tech in Power System, Power Electronics, Control Systems, Software Engineering, from an accredited university.
- Significant related work experience will be considered in place of a master’s degree.
- Expertise in control software verification and validation.
- Expertise in Simulink code generation and optimization.
- Experience in Linux shell script programming.
- Experience in CI/CD integration process and toolchain.
- Experience with Industrial Protocols: Modbus TCP, MQTT, DNP3, IEC 61850.
- Knowledge in HIL – Typhoon, OPAL are preferable.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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