AddressWärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimization (ES&O) is the leading global energy storage optimizer. Our mission is to deliver integrated energy solutions that build a resilient, intelligent, and flexible energy infrastructure - unlocking the way to an optimized renewable future. By integrating renewables, energy management technology, and storage with traditional energy resources, we reinvent clean energy production from the largest and most complex grids to the most remote and essential microgrids. We play a key role in Wärtsilä’s vision towards a 100% renewable energy future through flexibility, reliability, and integration for a more sustainable world for us all.
Wärtsilä’s Energy Business is looking for a Senior Lithium-Ion Battery specialist for the Energy Storage & Optimization business. The role will be part of the Architecture & Systems Engineering team.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter that can work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. The candidate should thrive in a fast paced, constantly changing environment while the industry and company go through substantial growth.
Preferred location(s) for this position is Wärtsilä’s location in Herndon, VA or Houston, TX. You could also work remote, in the eastern or central time zones. Candidate must be able to travel to Wartsila office when required.
Responsibilities:
• Analyze and compare different battery cells and provide detailed analyses based on cell type, material, performance, design, and characteristic
• Collaborate with other labs and research institutes regarding current design concepts, materials, and future products
• Develop and maintain Battery Energy Storage System sizing tool
• Lead the technical discuss and negotiation with different cell vendors
• Support designing and configuring the battery module and cell level BMS
• Evaluate product and system designs and configurations for compliance to relevant industry standards
• Develop test plans for battery cells and execute them in lab environment ensuring compliance to functional and QA requirements
• Participate in field testing and commissioning activities by developing test plans and collaborating with the field engineering team to execute and troubleshoot as needed
• Develop product documentation such as manuals, application notes, and technical specifications
• Collaborate with the larger team to optimize requirement and needs
• Drive continues improvement
• Support marketing research and supply chain initiatives
• Collaborate in a team environment and/or take charge of opportunities to develop optimal solutions for customers and product development programs.
Minimum Experience and Educational Requirements:
• Master of Science degree required; PHD desired
• 5+ years of Lithium-Ion Battery experience focused on energy storage and/or EV application
• Familiar with battery cell manufacturing
• Experience analyzing and comparing different battery cell technologies
• Knowledgeable on battery cell testing requirement and equipment
• Able to represent the company in technical meetings with vendors, customers, and other government authorities
• Strong understanding of Lithium-Ion battery industry and market requirement
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers, peers, subordinates, vendors, shop, and office in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work with global team members and vendors in different time zones.
• Familiar with simulation tools such as Matlab/Simulink
• Flexible and willing to adapt and learn.
• Excellent communication skills
• Speaking Mandarin is a plus.
• Team player attitude internally and externally
• Willing to travel up to 20% of the time.
Last application date: 13/02/2024
For applicants that reside in NY, the salary/salary range/hourly wage range is $92,610 - $171,990.
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Eligibility to participate in: the discretionary incentive plan assigned to the level of position upon offer of employment; medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) plan and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms; Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, subject to applicable waiting periods. Paid time off (PTO) is accrued on a per-pay period basis in accordance with tenure in the Company; a new hire can expect 17 days per year. Twelve (12) Company-paid holidays.
Why you and us
You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team. If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application.
Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship. We look forward to hearing from you. Qualified candidates must apply online: https://www.wartsila.com/careers
Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer. At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.
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