Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer

FuelCell Energy is a global leader in decarbonizing power and producing hydrogen through our proprietary fuel cell technology. Our mission is to enable a world powered by clean energy. As an innovator and manufacturer of fuel cell clean power platforms, FuelCell Energy has the only technology in the world capable of capturing carbon from an external source and producing power at the same time. In addition, we offer the only technology in the world capable of producing hydrogen, power and water simultaneously.

The pay for this position ranges from $81,000 - $94,000.

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Summary: 

This role will ensure that FuelCell Energy’s global manufacturing systems are operationally sound and support the company’s strategic direction and future growth plans.  This is a hands-on role that will have responsibility for the company’s manufacturing systems landscape and will help define platform direction, lead transformational projects, perform systems maintenance, and provide day-to-day support. 

                                                                                                                                                                    
Essential Functions/Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the Manufacturing System refresh project that is current underway by quicky getting up to speed with the new solution stack and assisting with work center conversions from legacy technologies.
• Provide second-level support to shop floor systems, operations, and interfaces.  Escalate issues to IT counterparts or solution vendors as needed to resolve more complex issues. 
• Identify and implement system or process improvements that resolve recurring issues, yield operational efficiencies, improve data quality, or clarify or simplify operations.
• Closely collaborate with manufacturing, QA, and production engineers to ensure that manufacturing systems effectively support current and emerging needs.
• Initiate and lead projects related to functional enhancements, system upgrades, or changes needed to accommodate updates to peripheral systems, data interfaces, or process updates.
• Comply with IT Security and General Control requirements, with a focus on change control, documentation, systems access, and data privacy.

 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: High school education at minimum, bachelor’s degree in technology related major preferred
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of overall experience with Manufacturing Systems

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Manufacturing process expertise and experience supporting and maintaining Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), SCADA systems, Inductive Ignition, and interfaces to ERP and shop floor equipment PLCs.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills, with an ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Ability to work systematically and logically to analyze emerging requirements, trouble shoot and resolve issues, design and implement functional updates, and anticipate implications of prescribed changes.
• Project management, with experience delivering projects within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, work independently, mange time, and deliver on commitments.

 

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Full-time, hybrid out of our Torrington CT office, with periodic travel to company offices and manufacturing facilities. (1 to 4 trips per year – approximately 5% travel)
• Extended sitting and computer work

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

FuelCell Energy is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and safe work environment for people of all backgrounds.

We offer a competitive compensation package as well as comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life/disability insurance, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, and generous paid leave.

The successful candidate is required to complete a drug screen, criminal background check, and employment and education verification.

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