About Fluence: 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. OUR CULTURE AND VALUES 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. We are Leading 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. We are Responsible Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity. We are Agile We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams. We are Fun 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 Manager PCS Controls Team (m/f/d) will be leading a team of SW Development Engineers for PCS Controls and directly involved in the product development of utility scale energy storage solutions. Main responsibilities are: · Coaching and mentorship of a team of SW and test engineers, based in several Fluence locations. · Setting goals and objectives for the team members, overseeing and facilitating progress, conducting performance reviews · Preparing and continuous monitoring of budget estimates to support programs for development and sustaining engineering of PCS Controls. · Establish best practices for development, verification, and documentation of controls SW (including test automation and test documentation). · Together with the team, test, analyze and validate, as well as elaborate and implement PCS controls solutions to address innovative application requirements in the battery energy storage systems. · It is expected that you a key player in the qualification and hands-on development of PCS software, especially grid-forming controls. · Collaborate with Product and Program Management, Engineering Teams, and Test Facilities to establish and optimize a framework for collaboration and processes across the functions. · Ensure coverage of the needs for technical expertise in PCS controls validation and development, which includes ideation of new functionalities, capturing grid code requirements, implementing test cases, development of the controls architecture, implementation of functions, verification in the HIL and full test setup, collaboration with internal and external partners. · Work with inverter OEM’s and internal development teams on test requirements and test reports to ensure proper functionality of the SW and smooth integration of the controls with the inverter HW What will our ideal candidate bring to Fluence? Here at Fluence, we strive to continuously improve, be intellectually curious and be adaptive to our customers and employee’s needs. Collaboration is key, both in our partnerships with our customers, and with each other. Fluence prioritizes the most critical efforts that allow for the greatest impact. · The ideal candidate will have a minimum of an undergraduate degree and 6-10 years of work experience in development of controls SW for power conversion systems in the renewable energy industry, as well as experience in team leadership, coaching and mentorship of team members · Familiarity with operation and application of PCS used for integration of renewable energy resources in power grids. · Hands-on experience with PCS SW development and validation · Knowledge of related utility grid interconnection standards and regional grid codes · Familiarity with utility scale systems control and monitoring is a plus · Familiarity with grid-forming operating modes and applications is a strong plus · Knowledge of or history working with major component OEMs in the solar or battery storage industry · Excellent English verbal and writing skills; German language skills is a plus · Willing and able to travel, domestically and internationally, approximately 10% of the time 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.