Job Description

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will play a critical role in helping Fluence deliver the next generation of energy storage technology The Senior Mechanical Engineer will primarily engage in the ongoing development of Fluence s energy storage products, focusing on the mechanical design Fluence deploys lithium-ion batteries in utility scale projects, typically inside of metal enclosures The work will be focused on systems related to the structural design of the enclosures; internal equipment layout for ease of manufacturing, installation, and maintenance; cooling and fire suppression system design; and design to meet various published technical standards and codes Fluence is looking for an experienced mechanical engineer who can tackle difficult technical problems and perform design work The ideal candidate will have a broad mechanical engineering background as well as strong proficiency in 3D CAD and finite element analysis Experience with cooling systems, both air cooling and liquid cooling, is also beneficial Required qualifications: B.E/ B.Tech Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years experience in structural product design & development or M.E/ M.Tech Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience Experience with developing products from the concept stage through prototyping, final design, and manufacturing Mechanical system design - sheet metal component, weldment design, plastic mold component, material selection, DFMEA, DFM & DFA, etc. Highly experienced with solid model design software preferably CREO 8.0 or above and manage Bill of Materials and CAD data within PLM Windchill software. Create detailed manufacturing drawings for components and assemblies utilizing their excellent GD&T skills and tolerance stack-up analysis. Manage Bill of Materials and CAD data within PLM/PDM software. Experience in 2D drawing quality control, ASME Y14.5-2018 and ISO standards. Develop, maintain, and coordinate changes on large assembly models. Ensure product design standards are adhered to common international standards, such as ANSI/ISO. Support and provide engineering improvement feedback on design, material selection, design options, failure implications, problem resolutions. Takes individual initiative and works with minimal supervision while being a collaborative team player. Possesses sound business judgment. Mentor and coach team members in technical and personal skill development. Present design solutions to key stakeholders, defending design decisions, incorporating design feedback into the design cycle. String interpersonal and leadership skills. Has excellent English verbal and writing skills. Other qualifications: Perform finite element modeling and analysis preferably using ANSYS and mechanical hand calculations to seismic, transportation, lifting & handling requirements and other environmental load conditions (i.e., wind load, snow load, etc.) for battery enclosure system. Iterate designs based on results from analysis and testing. Experience performing mechanical design of electrical power equipment, such as electrical panels, power converters, or control panels Knowledge and experience in cooling system component specifications like ducts, fans and HVAC units are added advantage. Experience with seismic analysis and familiarity with IEEE 693 and/or ASCE 7-16 requirements Experience with utility scale battery energy storage systems What will our ideal candidate bring to Fluence Develop mechanical design of Fluence battery enclosures from conceptual stage to final design, testing, and manufacturing while meeting difficult requirements for size, environmental conditions, maintainability, reliability, long lifetime, and cost. Defining design, construction, operation and maintenance goals for products. Design and develop product for usability, mass manufacturing and ease of deployment. Use CREO software to develop 3D CAD models of equipment enclosure structures and internal component layouts. Perform FEA analysis to determine compliance to seismic requirements, shipping standards, and other mechanical requirements (i.e. wind loading, lifting by crane, snow loading, etc.) Manage external resources such as consultants or test labs in testing various aspects of the product such as environmental testing, seismic testing, and arc flash testing. Review quality assurance processes of contract manufacturers and provide mechanical engineering expertise to Procurement team in identifying new suppliers. Collaborate with other teams, including CAD, FEA, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Project Engineering, and Sales on ensuring successful deployments of Fluence products in large-scale energy storage projects. Building critical relationships and leveraging expertise and capabilities from inside and outside the organization to deliver results and create value. Work with our Product / Sourcing teams and our vendors to ensure product design can be commercialized for production to meet our business objectives. Provide technical consultation to other departments and colleagues. Demonstrate Fluence values. Willingness and ability to travel 20% - 30%

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