Principal Controls Engineer

Overview

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.

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We are looking for a Principal Controls Software Engineer with a passion for software design and extensive experience with power engineering, Math Works 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 Math Works Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow and
  
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• 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 Math Works 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.

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