Fluence

Principal Controls Engineer

Fluence

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Texas • Virginia • United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Linux

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor in the areas of Electrical, Electronics, or controls Engineering, Power Engineering related fields from an accredited university.
  • Masters in Power system, Power electronics, Energy are preferrable.
  • 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.
  • 10+ years of control SW development experience with 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 SW 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.
Benefits
  • 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.
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Hard Skills & Tools
MatlabSimulinkCclosed-loop control algorithmscontrol SW verificationvalidationLinux shell scriptingCI/CD integrationSimulink code generationoptimization
Soft Skills
teamworkconflict resolutionpersonal responsibilityenthusiasmminimal supervision
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Electronics EngineeringBachelor's degree in Controls EngineeringMaster's degree in Power SystemsMaster's degree in Power ElectronicsMaster's degree in Energy