Battery Energy Storage Lab Technician

About Fluence: Fluence Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader in Energy Storage products and services, and optimization software for renewables and storage. With a presence in over 47 markets globally, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable Energy Storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ Platform, which delivers AI-enabled SaaS products for managing and optimizing renewables and storage from any provider. Fluence is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids.

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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.

Fluence currently has thousands of MW of Energy Storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform-and we are growing every day.

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.

We achieve our goals and meet our customer's needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

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. 

The Battery Energy Storage Lab Technician will directly support activities at Fluence's Energy Storage Lab in Long Beach, CA. This will include the maintenance and upkeep of the lab equipment and facility as well as assembling and testing batteries and other Energy Storage components. If you enjoy being hands-on and working closely with Battery Energy Storage products, then this role is for you.

What does a Battery Energy Storage Lab Technician do at Fluence?

• Support, build, and test prototype batteries and other battery system components  
• Develop, build, and maintain test fixtures 
• Work collaboratively with the test engineering team  
• Organize and maintain battery lab and/or prototyping area including tool and test equipment management  
• Maintain lab documentation  
• Uphold Fluence Safety Values  
• Serve as acting Lab Manager as needed 
• Implement and manage inventory control system of equipment and parts stock 

What does the ideal candidate look like?

• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience (hands-on experience with High Voltage battery systems, Inverters, safety protocols, and service best practices) 
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate and precise tests fixtures and test execution 
• Experience reading electrical schematics, and engineering drawings 
• Experience with running test automation sequences and data collection 
• Ability to identify and resolve test issues 
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks. 
• Work safely with limited supervision. 
• Familiarity with Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) 
• Experience with Forklift and ability to get certified 
• Preferred: OSHA30 Certification 

$110,000 - $138,000 a year

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.