Materials Engineer
Nel Hydrogen is the global leader in on-site hydrogen generation and the largest electrolyzer manufacturer in the world. Nel Hydrogen is leading the charge into the new green hydrogen economy.
If you are driven by personal initiative combined with loyalty and commitment to your team and the ability to convert complex issues into simple solutions, then we want to talk to you. Join a company that is on the cutting edge of new energy innovations, with an energized, progressive culture.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with the Corporate Technology group to integrate new materials into existing cell stack products in order to drive improvements in efficiency, reliability, and cost.
- Interact with external component suppliers to verify compatibility in material changes.
- Develop material specifications and inspection techniques for cell stack components.
- Perform root cause analysis on cell stack component failures and work with a cross-functional team to conceptualize and implement improvements.
- Support the cell stack manufacturing line to work through line-down issues and implement process improvements.
- Support the Technical Service team in working through questions of cell stack material compatibility.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree or higher in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field.
- 3 – 7 years of professional experience in an engineering or laboratory setting.
- Experience working with characterization techniques such as scanning electron microscopy, X-ray fluorescence, dynamic light scattering, or inert gas fusion.
- Experience in PEM technologies or related field preferred.
Personal Skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Sense of ownership and healthy business urgency for the products and services provided to customers.
- Ability to work constructively with a range of personality types.
- Ability to balance competing responsibilities and to manage time effectively.
- Approaches problem solving with a practical mindset.
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)
- Function
- Operations Alkaline
- Locations
- Wallingford, CT, USA
As a new hire, you will board an enterprise in rapid development where you can shape the company as well as your own career.
About Nel Hydrogen
Nel is a global, dedicated hydrogen company, delivering optimal solutions to produce, store and distribute hydrogen from renewable energy. We serve a range of different customers with leading hydrogen technologies. 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 hydrogen solutions cover the entire value chain from hydrogen production technologies to hydrogen fueling stations, enabling industries to transition to green hydrogen, and providing all fuel cell electric vehicles with the same fast fueling and long range as fossil-fueled vehicles – without the emissions.
Materials Engineer
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