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About the Role
The Sr. Power Electronics Engineer will be directly involved in the product development engineering of utility scale energy storage solutions.
Responsibilities
Determine detailed technical requirements for power electronic converters
Review inverter technical documentation to determine compliance with requirements and evaluate technical characteristics
Verify inverter functionality and performance characteristics by testing at Fluence’s own and/or supplier test facilities
Develop deep understanding of inverter operation and provide guidance to other functions within the company on inverter integration into the Fluence products
Work with various functions in the company to elaborate technical specifications and verification methods for future power conversion systems
Work with major power converter system suppliers on modifications or improvements to their products
Develop tests, optimize standard test procedures and perform product testing
Analyze operational and test data to troubleshoot and resolve system problems
Work with field engineers for rapid solutions to problems as they arise
Write technical specifications for equipment procurement and/or technical annexes to contract documents
Maintain Fluence internal PCS database and provide relevant documentation to internal stakeholders
Requirements
knowledge of safety and test standards
knowledge of utility grid interconnection standards