If contributing to clean energy advancement excites you, Nel Hydrogen would like to invite you to join our journey as our new Project Engineer!

Nel Hydrogen is experiencing substantial growth, and we are now searching for a motivated Project Engineer to develop and monitor project schedules.

The person we are looking for will be part of our Research & Development team and will work closely with our Manufacturing and Cell Stack Industrialization team as projects move closer to implementation. 

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Develop project objectives by reviewing project proposal or charter and conferring with Technology leadership
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and report on project costs and milestones
• Cooperate and communicate plans and solution paths effectively with project manager and other project participants to resolve technical and program challenges and minimize delays
• Lead design and test efforts for a new product development through product release by defining the scope of the design requirements and work packages in consultation with project manager
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the successful execution of projects
• Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
• Collaborate with manufacturing team to ensure design meets manufacturability requirements and solve complex challenges with supplied components
• Team player, willing to contribute to technical tasks and support related projects within the group.
• Assist in preparation of monthly owner project status reports, as required
• Attend project meetings and record meeting minutes
• Interpret project plans, specifications, and details for subcontractors and craft persons
• Develop and maintain: Material Tracking List, Project Test and Inspection (QA/QC) Reporting
• Incorporate all processes and procedures that support the project closeout phase

Key Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited university
• Minimum of 5 years working in an engineering role with proven working experience as a Project Engineer or Lead Engineer (3-5 years) with focus on technology commercialization projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered
• Familiarity with ERP systems is a plus
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking capabilities
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Project
• Capable of working well in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Preferably experience in device manufacturing processes (e.g. coatings, lamination, automated assembly, etc.)

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Preparing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring of assigned engineering projects.
• Proven track record in managing product development projects from concept phase through industrialization and production.
• Comfortable and proficient with the project management toolbox including management of stakeholder requirements, scope, specifications, WBS, resources, schedule, risk, cost and budget, tracking, and reporting.
• Formulating project parameters and assigning responsibilities to employees and monitoring the project team.
• Performing quality control tasks on budgets, schedules, plans, and milestones and reporting on the project's status.
• Confers with appropriate departments, resources, and/or outside services to clarify problems and identify and manage risks
• Reviewing the engineering task progress and initiating the necessary corrective actions.
• Actively document lessons learned and feed back into broader organization

Personal characteristics

• Strong communications and teamwork skills, with all levels
• Critical thinking and attention to detail
• Results driven with demonstrated follow through

The above statements reflect the principal functions of the position and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

What we can offer

• An opportunity to work in a company in strong growth and a leading position in the market.
• A visible role with many exciting interfaces, internally and externally
• The opportunity to work in a global company that contributes to the green transition.
• A dynamic and highly professional working environment consisting of competent and committed colleagues.

Nel Hydrogen provides comprehensive health and insurance benefits for its employees as well as a short-term incentive program. The Company offers competitive paid vacation time, sick leave, and holidays.

The Company has a published Code of Conduct that all employees are expected to follow.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer-M/F/Disabled/Veteran and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: FederalEnglish.pdf)