Battery Data Scientist

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC)is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information please visit.

Job Description:

This position is part of Fluences Battery Systems and Analytics team and will play a key role in advancing battery analytics and enhancing our product offering. The platform monitors analyzes and optimizes the performance of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and renewable energy assets. The role will be based in Fluences excellence center in Bangalore India and will report to the Director of Battery Systems Engineering in the USA.

As a Battery Data Scientist you will contribute to data science projects aimed at improving BESS performance through advanced monitoring analytics and control. Leveraging your experience in statistics mathematical optimization Machine Learning (ML) Artificial Intelligence (AI) and battery systems you will develop data-driven models and analytics solutions that extract actionable insights from large datasets delivering value to our customers. Additionally you will create

visualizations and reports that communicate model results and key insights providing a clear and comprehensive overview of the assets. You will collaborate with product managers other data scientists and subject matter experts to align on technical requirements and work with software engineers to integrate the developed models into Fluences platforms.

Key responsibilities include:

Develop advanced analytics KPIs and alerts using operational data from batteries to assess performance degradation efficiency and detect emerging issues.

Build train and maintain first-principles ML / AI and optimization models for battery performance assessment and control applications such as forecasting anomaly detection and predictive maintenance.

Create insightful visualizations and reports that effectively communicate model results performance metrics and key findings to internal and external stakeholders.

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements develop robust data analytics and control models

Must have

Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g. Data Science Computer Science Electrical / Mechanical / Chemical Engineering Mathematics) with 3 to 7 years of professional experience.

Professional experience in data science data / software engineering controls operations research or related roles in the energy sector (e.g. battery storage renewable energy power systems) or industrial automation.

Programming skills in Python or comparable programming language with strong experience in scientific libraries (e.g. NumPy Pandas Scikit-learn TensorFlow Pyomo and Plotly).

Proven experience developing scalable maintainable production-grade analytics solutions in collaboration with software engineering teams.

Proficiency in statistical analysis ML / AI models and/or mathematical optimization.

Solid understanding of the energy sector with at least some familiarity with battery storage and renewable energy technologies.

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with a passion for learning and tackling new technical challenges.

Strong organization skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate and build effective working relationships.

Proven ability to work independently take initiative manage tasks with minimal supervision meet deadlines and deliver solutions quickly and at high quality.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Nice to have

Masters degree in a relevant field.

Strong background in power systems renewable energy and energy storage.

Prior professional experience and/or education in lithium-ion battery modeling and analytics including understanding of cell chemistry equivalent circuit models performance metrics and degradation factors.

Experience with additional programming languages.

Proven experience with cloud technologies preferably AWS.

Proficient in collaboration and project management tools (e.g. Jira GitHub).

Hands-on experience with agile development frameworks ideally Scrum.

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