To meet the increasing demand for advanced energy storage solutions and ensure technical excellence across EnerSys' lines of business (LOBs), we are seeking a Consulting Product Engineer dedicated to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
Requirements
- Proven expertise in BESS design, integration, and performance optimization.
- Strong knowledge of PCS, EMS, and grid interconnection requirements.
- Familiarity with safety standards (UL, IEC, IEEE, NFPA) and regulatory frameworks.
- 10+ years of experience in energy storage, battery technology, or related engineering fields.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and drive innovation.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of comprehensive BESS sizing criteria, including energy capacity (kWh), power output (kW), and lifecycle performance (e.g., degradation rates, cycle life, calendar life).
- Establish tolerancing methodologies to address environmental variability, aging effects, and operational uncertainties.
- Oversee the integration of BESS with Power Conversion Systems (PCS) and Energy Management Systems (EMS) to ensure compatibility, efficiency, and robust control strategies.
- Define and validate interface specifications, communication protocols, and system-level performance metrics.
- Guide the selection and evaluation of battery technologies and architectures aligned with project requirements and long-term sustainability goals.
- Drive innovation in system modeling, simulation, and validation to support design optimization and risk mitigation.
- Ensure all BESS designs meet safety standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Other
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems, or related field; PhD preferred.
- This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.
- EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
