Stationary Battery System & Simulation Engineer BESS

Senior/Principal Engineer - Battery System Engineering – Germany (Nuremburg) On-Site

Join a global leader in technology innovation as we drive the future of energy storage. We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior or Principal Engineer to contribute to the development of cutting-edge battery energy storage systems (BESS) for the European market. This is a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of energy solutions and play a pivotal role in the global energy transition.

Responsibilities:

Technology Leadership: Provide deep technical insights into core technologies for next-generation BESS designs, including novel cooling strategies, advanced power electronics integration, and energy management system interfaces.

Advanced BMS Expertise: Drive innovation in advanced battery management systems, focusing on novel monitoring and state estimation methods, and contribute to the development of detailed specifications.

Market Analysis: Analyze application-specific requirements for stationary BESS across European markets, including residential, district/micro-grids, C&I, and utility-scale applications.

Hybrid Energy Systems: Provide strategic insights on hybrid energy storage systems and potential market developments, aligning with the requirements for a successful energy transition.

Modeling & Simulation: Develop and utilize advanced models and simulations for BESS, encompassing battery packs, power electronics, cooling, safety concepts, and battery/energy management, considering electrical, thermal, and aging behaviors.

Hybrid System Simulation: Create and utilize system simulations for hybrid energy storage systems, combining batteries with technologies for high-power and long-duration storage needs.

Model Optimization: Balance accuracy and computational complexity in battery models for comprehensive BESS simulations, in-depth system analyses, and the development of advanced algorithms.

Performance Analysis: Employ system simulation to conduct detailed investigations of battery pack and BESS performance under varying operating conditions and battery states.

Fault Analysis: Utilize system simulation to analyze fault scenarios and their impacts on the BESS, such as increased resistance or internal short circuits.

Lifetime Optimization: Identify the impact of load profiles across various applications on BESS lifetime.

Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate and maintain high-quality collaborations with leading universities and research institutions across Europe.

R&D Collaboration: Work closely with our Digital Power Headquarter R&D and product teams to drive innovation and product development.

Qualifications:

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Control Science & Engineering, Electrochemistry, Physics, or a related field with 6 years experience OR MSc with 10+ Years (post study)

Profound work experience specifically in stationary battery energy storage domains, with a strong understanding of stationary applications and associated technological challenges.

Proven track record of publishing high-level scientific papers in battery models, battery application studies, or battery/energy management systems.

Demonstrated experience in leading project teams with strong management skills.

Established relationships with leading research groups in Europe.

Willingness to travel internationally, including within Europe and to China.

Excellent communication skills and adaptability to multicultural environments.