This role will be responsible for Li-ion battery cell design specification and evaluation of cell and related battery system components from multiple manufacturers. You will be a member of a team focused on specification and deep evaluation of third-party battery system components and DC systems and their incorporation into Fluence stationary energy storage systems.
About the Role
You will design and propose new research and testing of cell designs and evaluate outcomes of testing. You will guide Fluence cell technology selection and act as a subject matter expert for all strategies related to cell technologies.
Responsibilities
Track cell roadmaps of cell vendors and incorporate into Fluence system planning.
Design and qualification of new cell technology platforms by working across cell suppliers to adapt their technologies.
Drive new technology development with cell suppliers.
Define key parameters, procedures, and evaluation strategies for battery performance.
Work with 3rd party labs to evaluate new cell technologies and support development work.
Simulate cell performance in different aging stages by working with 3rd party lab & supplier.
Supplier management & communication to let them fully understand FLU battery cell development process & requirements and release corresponding deliverables on time.
Work with supplier to root cause test failures and production problems.
Collaboration with different function teams inside company to deliver the product on time.
Support ongoing/continuous product and process improvement.
Optimize designs via analytical, numerical, and/or empirical assessments.
Requirements
evaluating lithium battery cells
translating battery system-level requirements into cell level requirements