Controls Engineer - (m/w/d)

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the project team in the realization of project-specific requirements related to BESS control systems, ensuring alignment with technical specifications and standards.
• Collaborate closely with field engineers to identify, analyse, and resolve controls-related issues arising during commissioning, testing, and throughout the service phase of BESS installations.
• Act as the primary interface with clients and subcontractors on all controls-related topics, supporting controls compliance during project execution and leading grid code compliance testing activities for the sites in EMEA region.
• Perform planned system-level testing, including laboratory testing during system FAT, to validate control functionality and performance before deploying on site.
• Plan and execute scheduled software and firmware upgrades for BESS systems in service, ensuring minimal operational downtime and risk through controlled deployment and rollback strategies.
• Enforce strict change management processes, ensuring all control system modifications are properly reviewed, approved, documented, and traceable.
• Keep current with all Company products, developments, and projects as they apply to the Controls network at both site and enterprise levels.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% annually across the EMEA region.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in computer / industrial engineering with focus on automation and controls (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant Controls/Software/programming experience with a power utility or related industry and the design, operation and maintenance of a power plant.
• Extensive knowledge in the electricity transmission/distribution sector and EMS systems: Grid code and requirements analysis, development and testing of algorithms for Grid services applications.
• Extensive knowledge in SCADA protocols: IEC60870-5-101/103/104, IEC 61850 MMS, DNP3, Modbus & TCP/IP, PLC, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), SEL Real Time Automation Controller (RTAC), SEL Relays & Meters, Siemens Relays & Meters & SCADA Gateways & Data Concentrators.
• Experience in Linux based systems and commands.
• High-level programming languages such as Python and shell/bash scripting.
• Experience with GitHub.
• Experience in MathWorks Simulink for model-based systems engineering, C/C++.
• Experience on the design, operation and maintenance of high voltage electrical equipment including but not limited to inverters, transformers, I/O racks, telecommunications, and controllers.
• Taking ownership and Solution-orientated mindset.
• Good communication skills.
• Fluency in English; German / other language skills desired.

Our Culture

• Unleash Voices: We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.
• Customer Fluent: Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.
• Infinite Impact: We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.
• All In: We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.