Lead Engineer

What does a Lead Engineer - Advanced Battery Modules do at Fluence?

• Own the Engineering Module design at a system level. This person will be responsible for the design and invention of best-in-class battery module systems. Oversee the planning of the overall module design 
• Lead the selection of technical choices with documentation on why these choices were selected. Manage this documentation. Lead the team through tough decision making, especially when decisions are ambiguous 
• Assist with the technical planning of modules with attention to DFM/DFA, DFMEA, Analytical/Development/Verification/Certification activities 
• Heavily supports the planning of thermal propagation system design. Approve the final strategy. 
• Lead the planning of service and installation strategies 
• Work with Product Management to establish requirements at a Battery Systems level. Challenge missing or incorrect requirements. 
• Work with Program Management to establish product development timelines that are aggressive and realistic for product development and execution  
• Work with supply chain team members to ensure on time sourcing and technical capability and correctness at each supplier location. 
• Guide design release engineers/component owners through development and execution to ensure technical deliverables are met and all assembly components are executed with excellence  
• Ensure a clean and smooth transition to the Execution Engineering team. Engineering details should be complete and technical issues largely closed. 
• Proactively advise on processes. Advise the team what “good looks like”/expectations constantly. The team should understand expectations 30, 60, 90 and 180 days out. 
• Advise on engineering, design and testing fundamentals. Oversee the engineers to make sure detailed work is not missed or skipped. 

What does the ideal candidate look like?

• More than 5 years of Battery Systems design experience with experience launching module hardware 
• Understanding of cell chemistry including cell bill of materials and cell manufacturing processes 
• Understanding of BMS including cell balancing methods, cell sense boards, ASICs 
• Understanding of thermal propagation mitigation methods 
• Understanding of module validation methods – including analytical, developmental, verification and certification 
• Understanding of DFM/DFA methods 
• Understanding of GD&T 
• Deep understanding of FEA, development testing, and validation 
• Understanding of statistical methods. Understanding of Design for Six Sigma and Monte Carlo analysis is a bonus 
• Understanding of DFMEA. Undertanding of Fault Trees is a bonus 
• Ability to action complex and ambigious issues and drive a culture of accountability. 
• Team player with excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts effectively.  
• Ability to work independently, stay hyper-focused, and prioritize work effectively.  
• Results-oriented, diligent, and detail-oriented.  
• Ability to lead teams to outcomes through leadership by influence 
• Ability to discuss complicated technical challenges that they resolved personally 
• Understanding of CAD/PLM software. Knowledge of CREO is a bonus.