Senior Fleet Engineer [Hybrid]
About The Position
EDF power solutions North America is seeking a Senior Fleet Engineer to investigate and improve the performance and reliability of its renewable energy fleet. The role collaborates with Asset Managers, Operations and Maintenance personnel, Project Managers, and Performance and Reliability Engineering colleagues to identify, quantify, investigate, report, and communicate causes of sub-optimal fleet performance and reliability. The engineer leads corrective actions and works to improve operational efficiency. The role conducts or manages root cause analyses, develops engineering solutions to safety and technical issues, supports warranty claims, and coordinates with field engineers, asset managers, and site technicians to implement improvements. It also performs fleet reliability analyses, assesses future failure risk and operating expense, develops predictive and statistical models, and advances engineering practices, processes, and tools. The position is hybrid, with three days on-site, and is based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The work is primarily office-based, with site visits and attendance at conferences and meetings. The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent and at least eight years of relevant engineering experience, or six years with an advanced degree. Demonstrated expertise in lithium-ion battery systems and battery management systems, along with experience in root cause analysis, corrective action, design of experiments, simulations, and electrical component specifications, is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent from an accredited university.
- At least eight years of relevant engineering experience, or six years with an advanced degree.
- Working knowledge of equipment used in renewable energy, including utility-scale wind, solar, battery systems, and power converters.
- Demonstrated expertise in lithium-ion battery systems and battery management systems (BMS), including battery operation and performance, cell monitoring, state-of-charge and state-of-health estimation, thermal management, protection strategies, fault diagnosis, and safety.
- Experience supporting the design, integration, testing, or validation of battery packs and BMS hardware or software.
- Demonstrated experience leading root cause analysis and corrective action problem solving for electrical systems and components.
- Demonstrated experience using Design of Experiments (DOEs) and simulations to determine factors leading to failures and reduced performance.
- Demonstrated experience developing component or repair specifications and working with suppliers to qualify electrical components for purchase or repair.
- Working knowledge of standards including UL61800-5-1, UL1741, and NFPA70E.
- Ability to present and effectively communicate technical topics to technical and non-technical audiences at various levels of the business.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively lead a team to develop solutions to technical problems.
- Ability to climb ladders and work at heights greater than 80 meters.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with JMP, MATLAB, Python, and ReliaSoft.
Responsibilities
- Conduct or manage root cause analyses to identify primary causes of technical issues affecting plant operations.
- Lead or manage development of engineering solutions to safety and technical issues, and provide technical assistance with warranty claims.
- Coordinate Field Engineers, Asset Managers, and site technicians to develop and implement site performance and reliability improvements.
- Perform fleet reliability analyses on assigned assets to assess performance and reliability and quantify future failure risk and operational expense.
- Lead development of algorithms, statistical predictive models, analytical approaches, and modeling techniques to identify and evaluate asset performance issues and potential outcomes.
- Lead initiatives to develop engineering practices, processes, and tools that improve engineering quality, productivity, and results.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Annual bonus program with competitive bonus incentives.
- Low-cost health and wellness coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
- 401(k) with a generous matching contribution.
- Paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
- Learning, career development, and advancement opportunities.
- Mentorship and buddy programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
