Manager, Fire Safety Test Engineering

Fluence Energy Inc.•Houston, TX

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About The Position

• Lead the Fire Safety Test Engineering team by developing a standardized, efficient, and sustainable testing environment, infrastructure, and process framework. • Foster a culture of growth and accountability by coaching, mentoring, and managing Fire Test engineers while ensuring clear, constructive, and professional communication at all levels. • Drive continuous improvement by implementing industry best practices and optimizing testing methodologies for efficiency and accuracy. • Leverage deep technical expertise in BESS to design, plan, and oversee all UL 9540A and LSFT test activities, including thermal runaway initiation, test equipment layout, and coordination with third-party laboratories and internal stakeholders. • Spearhead all aspects of UL9540A Unit Level and Large-Scale fire test projects including test plan development, instrumentation at factory level, test setup and execution at third-party laboratories to ensure timely and successful execution. • Promote cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Product Management, and regional teams to ensure alignment and knowledge sharing. • Develop and manage test schedules for all UL 9540A and LSFT testing activities, ensuring resource availability and on-time execution. • Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) and primary point of contact for all communications with certification bodies and external test laboratories regarding UL 9540A and LSFT testing. • Represent Fluence Energy as an active technical committee member for relevant standards such as UL9540A, CSA C800, UL 9540, etc. • Collaborate with program and project managers to meet deadlines, define test KPIs, and ensure timely reporting of progress, results, and risks. • Analyze, process, and present test data in a clear and structured format suitable for internal and external stakeholders. • Make informed, agile decisions based on available resources, timelines, and technical constraints, adapting as needed. • Coordinate logistical activities to ensure test units are prepared and delivered on time to meet testing schedules.

Requirements

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or a related field.
Proven leadership experience, including managing cross-functional teams and mentoring engineers.
Strong program management skills, including experience with scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills for engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
Analytical mindset with a focus on identifying risks and optimization.
Experience in energy storage system related standard and regulations UL9540A, LSFT, NFPA, etc.
Commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, quality, accountability, and professional growth.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or equivalent project management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the Fire Safety Test Engineering team by developing a standardized, efficient, and sustainable testing environment, infrastructure, and process framework.
Foster a culture of growth and accountability by coaching, mentoring, and managing Fire Test engineers while ensuring clear, constructive, and professional communication at all levels.
Drive continuous improvement by implementing industry best practices and optimizing testing methodologies for efficiency and accuracy.
Leverage deep technical expertise in BESS to design, plan, and oversee all UL 9540A and LSFT test activities, including thermal runaway initiation, test equipment layout, and coordination with third-party laboratories and internal stakeholders.
Spearhead all aspects of UL9540A Unit Level and Large-Scale fire test projects including test plan development, instrumentation at factory level, test setup and execution at third-party laboratories to ensure timely and successful execution.
Promote cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Product Management, and regional teams to ensure alignment and knowledge sharing.
Develop and manage test schedules for all UL 9540A and LSFT testing activities, ensuring resource availability and on-time execution.
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) and primary point of contact for all communications with certification bodies and external test laboratories regarding UL 9540A and LSFT testing.
Represent Fluence Energy as an active technical committee member for relevant standards such as UL9540A, CSA C800, UL 9540, etc.
Collaborate with program and project managers to meet deadlines, define test KPIs, and ensure timely reporting of progress, results, and risks.
Analyze, process, and present test data in a clear and structured format suitable for internal and external stakeholders.
Make informed, agile decisions based on available resources, timelines, and technical constraints, adapting as needed.
Coordinate logistical activities to ensure test units are prepared and delivered on time to meet testing schedules.