About the Company
A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Battery Systems Engineer to join their remote team. This role is integral to the design, development, and maintenance of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The successful candidate will support technical activities across various project sites and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and optimal system performance.
About the Role
The Battery Systems Engineer will oversee technical activities at project sites, providing engineering support with drawings, documents, and work instructions. They will monitor system performance, ensuring reliable operation of Battery Management System (BMS), Energy Management System (EMS), Thermal Management System (TMS), and Fire Safety Systems (FSS). The role involves identifying and addressing issues to minimize downtime and enhance system functionality, participating in design and specification updates, conducting tests, collaborating with various teams, communicating project status, and supporting field activities.
Responsibilities
- Oversee technical activities at project sites, providing engineering support with drawings, documents, and work instructions.
- Monitor system performance, ensuring reliable operation of Battery Management System (BMS), Energy Management System (EMS), Thermal Management System (TMS), and Fire Safety Systems (FSS).
- Identify and address issues to minimize downtime and enhance system functionality.
- Participate in the design and specification updates, identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Conduct tests, develop test plans for new applications, and perform analyses of Battery Management hardware.
- Collaborate with various teams to ensure smooth project execution and customer satisfaction.
- Participate in EMS/BMS designs, ensuring integration and alignment with product specifications.
- Communicate project status, risks, and insights to stakeholders and management.
- Support field activities, training personnel on the commissioning of products.
- Generate reports and evaluations on product performance, using internal tools for monitoring.
- Recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and project outcomes.
- Troubleshoot and ensure compliance with Fire Safety Systems (FSS) standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience supporting technical projects, including documentation, deliverables, and customer training.
- At least 1 year of experience with Battery Management System (BMS) and Energy Management System (EMS).
- Experience with SCADA, Modbus, and networking applications.
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, and data analysis is preferred.
- Ability to interpret and create system designs, single-line diagrams, and block diagrams using AutoCAD, Visio/SmartDraw, Solidworks, and Altium.
- Experience with mechanical manufacturing processes is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adaptable to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Effective presentation skills, including the creation and delivery of materials.
- Willingness to manage work across multiple time zones and travel up to 40%, both domestically and internationally.