Mechanical Engineer – Cell Stack

Wallingford CT,

United States

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About the position

A key contributor in component designs; analysis of mechanical stress and deformation, fluid flow, load distribution, tolerancing, and design for manufacturability, including preparation of detailed documentation and in-depth technical review.

Responsibilities

Design of electrochemical cell stack components and assemblies. Design characteristics can include mechanical robustness, uniform fluid distribution, minimized cost, and manufacturability.
Ordering and inspecting components for compliance with specifications. Use of equipment and hand tools to assemble and test cell stacks and associated systems.
Research, testing, and experimentation to extend electrochemical cell stack functionality, identify novel approaches for cost reduction or increased reliability, and finding new applications for existing technology elements.
Preparation of test plans, technical reports, drawings, and assembly processes.
Collaborate with manufacturing team to design for manufacturability and volume production considerations, develop inspection criteria, and evaluate component suppliers.
Support manufacturing team to disposition non-conforming product and assist technical service group with troubleshooting field returns.

Qualifications

Education

BSME or MSME or equivalent

Required skills and abilities

One to five years of industry related experience (fuel cells, fluidics, gas separation, flow batteries, piping systems, pressure vessels).
5+ years of experience designing precision components for complex assemblies.
Capable of working well in a multi-disciplinary team environment with high degree of collaboration.
Design of pressure containment devices or sealing systems.
Design and analysis of precision components and assemblies.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes including molding, machining, forming, and joining methods.
Work experience supporting manufacturing operations.
Supplier interaction and evaluation.
Working familiarity with safe work practices and hazard analysis.

Preferred skills and abilities

Experience with 3D CAD (PTC CREO strongly preferred)
Experience with FEA (PTC Simulate or ANSYS preferred)

Competencies

Collaboration
Initiative
Creative problem solving
Communication
Time management
Planning and execution
Business ethics
Commitment
Ownership

Physical requirements

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Visas

Nel will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided.
Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Apply

To apply, please send your cover letter and resumé to nelctcareers@nelhydrogen.com

About Nel

Nel is a global, dedicated hydrogen company, delivering optimal solutions to produce, store, and distribute hydrogen from renewable energy. We serve industries, energy, and gas companies with leading hydrogen technology. Our roots date back to 1927, and since then, we have had a proud history of development and continuous improvement of hydrogen technologies. Today, our solutions cover the entire value chain: from hydrogen production technologies to hydrogen fueling stations, enabling industries to transition to green hydrogen, and providing fuel cell electric vehicles with the same fast fueling and long range as fossil-fueled vehicles – without the emissions.

Equal opportunity employer

Nel is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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