Lead Engineer

What does a Lead Engineer - Battery Module do at Fluence?

• Lead the Advanced Engineering Module activities
• Lead the design and invention of best-in-class battery modules
• 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
• Lead 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
• Lead the team through tough decision making, especially with decisions are ambiguous
• 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?

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field
• 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. Understanding of Fault Trees is a bonus
• Ability to action complex and ambiguous 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