Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer - Energy Storage

At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects. Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world. FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental, and economic benefits.

Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer - Energy Storage

Work location: Dawson Rd., Perth Airport

Roster: Monday to Friday

Key responsibilities:

Engineering Design and Support:

• Designing and engineering battery energy storage systems (BESS)
• Providing technical leadership on battery storage and Power Conversion systems
• Sound knowledge on grid connection studies 
• Interfacing with internal stakeholders (project managers, electrical and instrumentation engineers, procurement) and external stakeholders to ensure consistent communication
• Preparing and reviewing electrical schematics, cable calculations, determining quantities, selecting equipment and specifying all components to provide the optimal configuration
• Undertaking system studies and modelling
• Providing technical support during manufacturing / execution design
• Identify improvements to products – including, but not limited to function, performance, component selection, and cost. Produce justification for change and develop action plans.  Oversee all activities related to completion of change

Quality:

• Develop functional testing requirements for products/components and implement testing program as needed.  Identify clear performance guidelines
• Ensure products maintain compliance with performance requirements and relevant standards

Supplier Engagement:

• Establish and maintain contacts with suppliers for technical support, to improve material quality, and/or to decrease costs
• Obtain and evaluate prototype products, and develop technical tests as required
• Support the supply chain department with analysing quality issues, sourcing alternative components, and reporting

Qualifications and skills required:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 4 years in electrical industry with production and manufacturing exposure
• Experience with Grid scale inverters and battery modules
• Developed knowledge of successful tendering and selection of equipment and technology
• Experience managing external contractors and proven manufacturing experience
• Experience in development of product documents for the complete lifecycle
• Awareness of the market and on-going innovation in technology and research
• Knowledge of industry design and construction standards, practices and specifications for BESS
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  High attention to detail
• Computer skills including SAP experience, proficiency in complete Microsoft Office suite, MS Project and Access advantageous, AutoCAD or equivalent preferred
• Highly organized with a focus on timeliness and the ability to meet deadlines amidst changing priorities and activities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving and project management skills

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neuro diverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. 

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified