Senior Certification Engineer
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. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.
Job Description:
ABOUT THE POSITION:
- Serves as the Senior Certification Engineer help driving certification strategy and execution across Fluence Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) products, ensuring alignment with global safety and regulatory standards.
- Leads UL 9540 compliance and certification efforts as directed by Certification and Compliance leadership including standard interpretation, certification planning, test execution, and closure of findings through design and documentation updates.
- Provide technical and execution support for additional certification programs including UL 9540, UL 1973, UL9540A, NFPA 855 and related industry standards. outcomes.
- Partner with cross-functional engineering teams, test labs, and certification agencies to coordinate all relavant certification and compliance test efforts including for on time execution.
- As needed support fire safety and system-level hazard evaluation activities by contributing to thermal runaway testing strategy, test instrumentation planning, and interpretation of UL 9540A / LSFT results.
- Support certification gap analyses efforts for new product designs, supplier changes, and engineering revisions, identifying compliance risks early and driving mitigation actions to prevent schedule or certification delays.
- Assist engineering teams to drive technical resolution of test failures through structured root cause investigations, corrective action definition, and verification of engineering fixes.
- Collaborate with program management teams to align on certification schedules, define test KPIs, and provide timely communication of risks, progress, and certification readiness status.
- Participate new standard development discussions and external technical forums related to BESS safety and compliance, representing Fluence.
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance across the organization by help developing internal best practices and raising Fluence’s overall certification capability and execution maturity.
What will our ideal candidate bring to Fluence?
- A Bachelor / Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, and minimum 3 years of compliance engineering experience.
- Proven technicalexperience, including managing cross-functional product compliance projects, providing mentorship to junior level team members.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills for engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
- Analytical mindset with a focus on identifying risks and optimization.
- Experience with energy storage safety standards and regulations, including UL 9540, UL 9540A, LSFT, UL 1973, NFPA 855, and related codes and standards
- Commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, quality, accountability, and professional growth.
Our Culture
At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.
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.