Product Test Engineer-HIL

Job Description

Fluence, a Siemens and AES company, is a global market leader in energy storage products and services, and digital applications for renewables and storage. The company has more than 3.4 GW of energy storage deployed or contracted in 29 markets globally, and more than 4.5 GW of wind, solar, and storage assets optimized or contracted in Australia and California. Through our products, services and AI-enabled Fluence IQ platform, Fluence is helping customers around the world drive more resilient electric grids and a more sustainable future. To learn more about Fluence, please visit: fluenceenergy.com

Our Culture and Values

We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

• We are Leading
  • Fluence currently has 2,750+ MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the 3,400+ MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.
• We are Responsible
  • Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.
• We are Agile
  • We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.
• We are Fun
  • We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

About the Position

• Test bench setup and maintenance of multiple HiL platforms (e.g. wire/connect IO interface from HiL to plant meter and other emulated sub-systems, data acquisition equipment, etc.)
• Support preparation of equipment OEM's model implementation on HiL and integration with F.OS
• Support layout and design of grid model for controls validation tests (defined by tender/code/product team).
• Support configuration, integration, and deployment of Fluence controls and telecommunications to HIL platforms
• Execute/run/automate/troubleshoot tests and produce test report
• Support Controls HIL, Power HIL, system and component testing in the lab
• Ensure lab and testing safety.

What will our ideal candidate bring to Fluence?

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering (or equivalent) and 3 years of industry experience
• Experience with RTDS, Typhoon HIL (Control Center), OPAL-RT (Hypersim), or other HIL platform and software
• Experience in designing, executing and analyzing test cases for hardware and software validation.
• Familiar with SCADA systems and communication protocols such as Modbus RTU/TCP, CAN, UDP etc.
• Understanding of power plant controls and grid code requirements.
• Confident user of electronic systems including but not limited to transducers, amplifiers, power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters, A/D converters etc.

Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.