Job Summary:

The Fuel Cell Engineer will design, develop, construct, modify, and test fuel cells or other electrochemical systems that convert fuel into electricity.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with suppliers, customers, support staff, and other engineers to plan and implement fuel cell cost reduction or other product improvement projects.
• Designs and executes experiments to validate new materials, analyze contaminant tolerance, optimize startup protocols, and reduce conditioning time.
• Uses simulation software to simulate or model system information, motors, or fuel cells.
• Creates and executes fuel cell testing and development programs.
• Sets up test stations, data acquisition systems, and other necessary instruments for specific testing of fuel cell components or systems.
• Conducts fuel testing using fuel cell test stations, electrochemical diagnostics, and analytical instruments.
• Calculates the power output and/or overall efficiency of a fuel cell system or process.
• Drafts technical reports and proposals related to engineering projects.
• Constructs prototypes of fuel cell components, assemblies, systems, and stacks.
• Oversees the design and construction of prototypes.
• Verifies and validates the design of any or all parts of the fuel cell.
• Identifies potential issues and challenges with fuel cell system design; recommends and implements appropriate changes.
• Analyzes the cost, power output, and/or environmental impact of new fuel cell system designs.
• Approves fuel cell components or subsystems for production.
• Maintains current knowledge of emerging technology and competitive products by actively attending meetings or conferences, reading current literature and research, and communicating with colleagues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of physics, chemistry, mathematics, computers, and design as related to fuel cell development.
• Thorough understanding of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
• Extremely proficient in a variety of related computer software including:
  • Computer aided design (CAD)
  • Analytical and scientific software such as FactSage, GateCycle, and Minitab
  • Industrial control software such as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
  • Component oriented development software
  • Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Detail-oriented and analytical.
• Thorough understanding of scientific method and rules.
• Thorough understanding of evalulation processes and indicators.

Education and Experience:

• Masters degree in Engineering or related field required; Doctorate preferred.
• At least five years of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to see details at a distance.