Lead Engineer, Controls

About Fluence RMDC

The Remote Monitoring & Diagnostics Center (RMDC) is Fluences global operations hub dedicated to ensuring the reliability and performance of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) worldwide. As RMDC expands we are integrating advanced Controls Engineeringexpertiseto support real-time operations grid compliance and troubleshooting.

Position Summary

The Controls Engineer will serve as a technical owner for global utility-scale BESS assets providing remote diagnostics controls logic analysis and engineering support. This role involves collaborating with field engineers clients and internal teams to drive system performance and compliance.

Key Responsibilities/ Tasks

• Actas the remote technical lead for controls-related troubleshooting across global BESS assets.

• Diagnose and resolve issues involving BMS PCS/Inverters HVAC SCADA serverscontrolslogic and communication pathways.

• Support field engineers during commissioning testing and service activities with real-time controlsexpertise.

• Interface with clients TSOs subcontractors and engineering teams forcontrolscompliance and system performance.

• Developvalidate and testcontrolsapplications for utility-scale energy storage systems.

• Create and execute standardized FAT/SAT procedures to improve commissioning quality and efficiency.

• Participate in lab testing and prototype evaluations forcontrolslogic and algorithms.

• Collaborate onproject-specific requirements for controls grid integration and system behaviors.

• Integrate Fluence BESS controls into TSO EMS systems developing operating logic and control schemes.

• Maintain and update controls documentation (hardware lists communication links software versions protocols backup/recovery strategies).

• Ensure strict change management and documentation of all modifications.

• Stay current on Fluence controls technologies and global engineering updates.

• Analyze grid codes ensure compliance and support development/testing of grid-services algorithms (e.g. frequency response voltage control).

• Provide detailed reporting and KPI-driven feedback for continuous improvement.

• Uphold world-class safety standards in all remote operations and engineering activities.

Technical Skills & System Proficiency

• Controlsdevelopment logic interpretation and algorithm testing.

• Matlab/Simulinkexperience

• Familiarity with Git andGithub

• Prudence model and industrial control systems.

• OPC-UA servers (Ignition).

• Extensive knowledge in the electricity transmission/distribution sector and EMS systems: Grid code and requirements analysis development and testing of algorithms for Grid services applications.

• Extensive knowledge in SCADA protocols: IEC/103/104 IEC 61850 MMS DNP3 Modbus & TCP/IP PLC Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) SEL Real Time Automation Controller (RTAC) SEL Relays & Meters Siemens Relays & Meters & SCADA Gateways & Data Concentrators.

• ISO 2700 and associated standards NISIIand other country or regional cybersecuritystandards

• FAT/SAT procedures validation cycles and prototype evaluations.

• Electrical & power systems: inverters transformers I/O racks telecom systems high-voltage equipment.

• Utility-scale grid services: frequency response reserve functionality ramp/active/reactive control TSO behaviors.

• Systems & software: Linux/Ubuntu Python shell/bash scripting GitHub workflows Cisco/industrial networking fundamentals.

Location:BangaloreIndia(24/7 Rotational Shift)

Role Type:Full-time

Qualification

• Bachelors /Masters degree in computer/ industrial engineering withfocuson automation and controls (or equivalent).

• Minimum of 3years of relevantControls/Software/programmingexperiencewith a power utility or related industry andthedesignoperationand maintenanceof a power plant.

• Solution-orientated mindset

• Good communicationskills

• Fluency inEnglish

• German /otherlanguage skills desired- Hands-on experience with controls logic SCADA protocols utility grid codes and HV equipment.

• Experience with commissioning FAT/SAT or system testing.

Skills & Attributes

• Expert troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.

• Strong communicationand documentation discipline.

• Ability to interpret diagrams logic flows communication maps and system architectures.

• Efficient in high-pressure operational environments.

• Willingness to work in rotational shifts and occasionally support field engineers.

• Strong teamwork and global collaboration skills.

• Completion of Fluence safety training (as applicable).

Why Join RMDC as a Controls Engineer

• Direct impact on global BESS performance and stability.

• Unique blend of operations engineering and gridservices work.

• Opportunities for growth into senior technical or global engineering roles.

• Work withcutting-edgeenergy storage technology supporting the clean-energy transition.