Engineer II, Fuel Cell System Test & Analysis
Core
Analyze, test, validate, and develop methods to assess the performance of fuel cell systems and components to optimize efficiency and reliability.
Role type
Senior IC fuel cell systems test and analysis engineer
Builds
Fuel cell systems and components for green hydrogen applications
Domain
Clean energy / Hydrogen / Fuel cells
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
fluid dynamics, heat transfer, CFD modeling, test plan development, Design of Experiments (DOE), root cause analysis, statistical techniques, instrumentation, data analysis (Python/MATLAB), LabVIEW, compliance testing (SAE/ISO)
Preferred skills
fuel cell system DFMEA, commercial CFD tools, complex product testing
Technologies
CFD tools, Python, MATLAB, VBA, LabVIEW, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Develop analysis models using commercial CFD tools to explore flow, heat rejection, and efficiency optimizations; Plan, develop, and execute test plans and protocols (DVP&R) to assess fuel cell performance; Conduct component and system characterization, sensitivity testing, and Design of Experiments (DOE); Perform durability and accelerated stress testing to identify failure modes; Conduct environmental and safety testing including shock, vibration, thermal cycling, and cold-start tests; Analyze failures using root cause analysis, 8D methodologies, and statistical techniques; Manage multiple projects ensuring high-quality results are delivered on time.
Seniority
Mid-level IC (3-6 years experience)