Application Engineer

Company: Leclanch-- SA
Location: Anderson
Posted on: May 6, 2022

Job Description:

Leclanch-- is a fully vertically integrated battery energy storage solution provider. It delivers a wide range of turnkey energy storage solutions for homes, small offices, large industries, electricity grids, as well as hybridization for mass transport systems such as bus fleets and ferries.Established in 1909, Leclanch-- has been a reliable partner for battery energy storage solutions for over 100 years. Founded in the tradition of Georges Leclanch--, the inventor of the dry cell battery, Leclanch-- today has a rich portfolio of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) that include bespoke battery systems from industry leading lithium-ion solutions.To reinforce our Engineering Team in North America we are looking for a:
Application Engineer
Purpose:The Energy Storage Application Engineer will be responsible for the development and integration of battery energy storage systems (BESS), sometimes coupled with utility scale wind and solar energy installations. This engineer will be engaged in customer discussions, document the customer needs, and define test cases up front to assure SW and HW are properly tested prior to operation.
The Application Engineer will be involved in defining requirements for development of embedded software and will be a key member of an experienced team to deliver robust battery systems through collaboration and testing.
Role and Responsibilities:--- Analyze customer requirements and test cases, industry standards and local codes--- Participate in battery energy storage system design--- Develop and maintain project integration documentation:--- Customer specific requirements and test cases--- Interface control documents for low voltage, high voltage, and communication interfaces.--- User manuals--- Communication database--- Theory of operation information - state diagrams and operating modes--- Manage battery system performance data--- Assist in selection of system components, interface with suppliers--- Support component factory acceptance testing--- Perform on-site support of new application startup at customer sites, including system commissioning and bringing the system online--- Document field issues, lead problem resolution, and perform root cause analysis--- Perform battery system lab testing to address field issues and verify fix--- Work closely with other disciplines including project managers, electrical, software and mechanical engineers, developers, architects, utilities, and contractors
Sills and Experience:--- B.S. in Electrical Engineering--- Minimum 2 years of experience with Renewable Energy Storage Systems--- Power grid engineering experience is a plus--- Lithium battery management systems or power inverters control experience strongly desired--- Knowledge of network-based communication protocols, including CAN and Modbus.--- Experience testing complex electrical systems--- Understand Lithium battery performance and life related to system operating conditions--- Software programming experience is a plus
Competencies:--- Customer Focus: Acts with the customer in mind.--- Initiative and Adaptability: Seizes opportunities in a proactive way.--- Result Orientation: Possesses and applies knowledge and skills necessary for task completion.--- Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others and is part of a team.--- Must have a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
Languages:Excellent English written and verbal communication skills, ability to write detailed specifications and technical reports.
Travel to various project sites approximately 30% of time.
Location:Anderson, IN preferred, remote possible.
We offer an interesting job in an international growing company, dynamic and collaborative working environment, possibility to work on innovative projects and continuous professional growth.Passion for work, initiative and adaptability, impact and influence, innovation and decisiveness are the key attributes we are looking for.
Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately for any employer without sponsorship; Employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (such as an H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

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