Join us at Nel, where innovation meets opportunity! Our technology department is now hiring a talented and experienced FEA engineer to join our Modelling & Simulation team. In this role, you will play an important part in the technology development activities and be a part of the Wallingford, CT team to realize Nel’s R&D goals.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute FEA simulations to analyze Nel electrolyser stacks and process plant components.
• Develop simulation models to analyze and predict the behavior of Nel electrolyser stacks and process plant, incorporating multiple interacting phenomena such as fluid dynamics, heat transfer, structural mechanics, electrochemistry, and electricity.
• Utilize commercial and open-source simulation software packages, such as ANSYS, COMSOL, or OpenFOAM, to create, validate, and optimize simulation models. 
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and researchers to define simulation objectives, develop modeling strategies, and interpret simulation results to inform design decisions and optimize product performance. 
• Conduct parametric studies, sensitivity analyses, and optimization studies to explore design alternatives
• Validate simulation results through comparison with experimental data, empirical correlations, or analytical solutions, ensuring accuracy and reliability of simulation predictions. 
• Provide technical expertise and support to internal and external stakeholders, including participating in technical reviews and knowledge sharing sessions.
• Act as a mentor to engineering staff to foster a simulation-based engineering environment

Key Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical, Computational, chemical, electro-chemical engineering or related field, with a focus on FEA, multiphysics simulation and computational modelling. 
• Minimum 5 years of experience with finite element analysis (FEA) software, or related areas, preferably in a research or industrial setting. 

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in multiphysics simulation software packages, such as COMSOL, ANSYS Mechanical, or similar tools. 
• Strong understanding of numerical methods, continuum mechanics, and physics-based modelling techniques. 
• Experience with programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++ for scripting, data analysis, and automation of simulation workflows. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex engineering problems into mathematical models and computational simulations. 
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Personal Skills

• Structured and systematic 
• Proactive and self-motivated with high level of initiative and creative approach to problem solving. 
• Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple tasks. 
• Capable of working well in a multi-disciplinary team environment with high degree of collaboration across locations and engineering disciplines
• Hands-on with a focus on quality and a strong desire to deliver world class results
• Safety first attitude and behavior

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)