A key contributor in component design: 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. This role will be full-time onsite in Wallingford, CT.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Develop and design components and assemblies for electrochemical cell stacks to meet functional requirements while minimizing cost. Order and inspect components for compliance with specifications.
• Perform engineering calculations to support design concepts, including stress analysis/FEA for mechanical robustness or CFD for uniform fluid distribution, and tolerance models.
• Use PTC Creo to create detailed drawings, assemblies, and bills of materials.
• Use equipment and hand tools to assemble and test cell stacks and associated systems. Prepare test plans, technical reports, drawings, and assembly processes.
• Perform research and testing to extend electrochemical cell stack functionality, identify novel approaches for cost reduction or increased reliability, and find new applications for existing technology elements.
• 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.

Key Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• BSME or MSME or equivalent.

Required skills and abilities:

• 3-8 years of industry related experience (fuel cells, fluidics, gas separation, flow batteries, piping systems, pressure vessels), or PhD in related concentration
• 3+ years of experience designing and analyzing 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.
• 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) or CFD (ANSYS CFX)
• Experience with project planning

Personal Skills

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

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)