Product Manager Fire Protection

Wärtsilä Energy Storage is the leading global energy storage optimizer. Our mission is to deliver integrated energy solutions that build a resilient, intelligent, and flexible energy infrastructure - unlocking the way to an optimized renewable future. By integrating renewables, energy management technology, and storage with traditional energy resources, we reinvent clean energy production from the largest and most complex grids to the most remote and essential microgrids. We play a key role in Wärtsilä’s vision towards a 100% renewable energy future through flexibility, reliability, and integration and a more sustainable world for us all.

Wärtsilä’s Energy Storage Inc. (“Wärtsilä”) is looking for a global Product Manager Fire Protection with specialties such as fire protection engineering and/or electrical engineering for the Energy Storage business. This position is within the Product Management team which is responsible for the development and management of Wärtsilä’s integrated battery energy storage systems (BESS) products. The preferred location for this position is Wärtsilä’s office in Herndon, VA or the Toronto area. This role will follow a hybrid work model. 

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter that can work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. The candidate should thrive in a fast paced, constantly changing environment while the industry and company go through substantial growth.

As a Product Manager (Fire Protection), you will focus on these responsibilities:

1.Product Management

o Develop and implement comprehensive product strategies for fire and explosion systems in battery energy storage applications. 

o Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, needs, and opportunities.

o Collaborate with Compliance, Verification and other engineering teams to define product requirements and specifications that align with industry regulations and customer expectations.

o Manage the product lifecycle from concept through development, launch, and post launch support.

o Coordinate with marketing and sales teams to create product notes, launch strategies, and product notes.

o Monitor and report on product performance, customer feedback, and competitive landscape to inform continuous improvement efforts.

o Ensure compliance with international safety standards and regulations related to fire protection in energy storage systems.

o Represent the company at industry conferences, seminars, and other events to promote the products and gather insights.

2. System Design & Support

o Provide guidance and support to other engineers on meeting compliance requirements including troubleshooting issues, interpreting test data, and recommending solutions to enhance system safety and reliability.

3. Research & Development Testing

o Support testing of battery energy storage systems (BESS) to ensure compliance with industry standards such as NFPA 855, UL 9540A, UL 9540, etc. This involves assisting with designing and executing test plans, analyzing test results, and iterating product designs to enhance safety and performance.

o Travel to third-party testing laboratories to support and coordinate fire safety testing

4. Regulatory Compliance

o Stay up to date with relevant codes, standards, and regulations to ensure that products comply with these requirements.

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

· B.S. in Fire Protection Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required; graduate degree or PMP certification preferred.

· Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Fire Protection preferred

· 4+ years of applicable experience in fire protection engineering or research in lithium-ion battery energy storage system field is strongly preferred.

· Knowledge of equipment utilized for the prevention, detection, suppression, and mitigation of fire and explosion hazards including sparking, fire alarm, gas detection equipment, water suppression, isolation systems, and explosion venting.

· Working familiarity with NPFA 855, NFPA 68, NFPA 69, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, UL 9540 and UL 9540A required.

· Experience with multiple mechanical, electrical and controls systems preferred.

· Knowledge of heat flux, sprinkler, NFPA 68/69 modeling experience preferred.

· Knowledge of energy storage technology offerings and suppliers required.

· Familiarity with lithium-ion battery cell, module, unit and full system testing required.

· Experience with fire and explosion investigation is a plus.

· Ability to work on multiple tasks/projects at a time (i.e., will need the candidate to juggle product management efforts and troubleshooting issues with any fire protection system for our product if needed.

· Maintain positive working relationships with customers, peers, and vendors in a fast-paced environment

· Excellent communication skills

· Team player attitude internally and externally

· Willing to travel domestically and internationally 30% of the time.

Last application date: 26/06/2025 

Why you and us:

You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team. If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application. At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

We are not accepting unsolicited submissions from 3rd party recruitment agencies.

Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship. We look forward to hearing from you. Qualified candidates must apply online: https://www.wartsila.com/careers

Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.

Effective January 2025, Wartsila companies in the USA will implement a new hybrid work model. Most employees who live within 40 miles of an office will work 2 days per week in office. This model will provide our employees the flexibility of working from home, while also providing the benefits of in-person collaboration twice a week. We will be happy to provide more information during your interview process.

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