Sr. CSA Engineer

Job Information

The Senior Cell Stack Assembly (CSA) Engineer is responsible for development of fuel cell and/or electrolyzer components, performing analysis of test data, developing electrochemical models, and defining verification and validation plans for new cost reduction initiatives. Lab support includes troubleshooting, diagnostics, repairs, vendor services, workflow priority, and control of Standard Work and material test methods databases. May lead and/or participate in IPD environments. Projects may focus on advanced catalyst research, electrode process development, and bipolar plate development. Such projects require expertise with a variety of lab equipment, including SEM, EDAX, ICP, mechanical testers, DMA, TMA, DSC, FTIR, TEM, XRD, zeta potential, and particle size analysis. May build cells for testing in the lab scale test stands and will perform a variety of root cause investigations associated with any component failures to further positive development of CSA discipline. Has robust understanding of CSA discipline fundamentals and manufacturing processes.

Role & Responsibility

• Execute the planning and implementation of research programs related to development and application of state-of-the-art CSA technologies for customer products, processes, and development programs.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to coordinate implementation of new processes and support transition plans to effectively bridge between process revisions.
• Ensure CSA programs and projects results have been validated and thoroughly documented prior to production release.
• As assigned, support the development of suppliers to help them meet technical, cost, and delivery goals.
• Stay abreast of all external fuel cell/electrolysis and fuel cell/electrolysis process concepts and technology developments to maintain a leading edge in CSA technology.
• Provide development opportunities for others in the team to help attract and retain high levels of expertise in the CSA organization.
• Encourage and build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members and beyond.

Job Requirement

Knowledge:

• Robust knowledge and know-how with fuel cell/electrolysis and CSA technologies
• Robust process and systems understanding and experience
• Proficiency with codes and standards for fuel cells and other DG (distributed generation) products

 

Experience:

• Experience clearly understanding and properly executing to customer requirements
• Experience working with a diverse group of technical and business-focused individuals, occasionally on a global basis 

 

Education

• BA/BS degree with 4-7+ years of experience
• MA/MS degree with 2-5+ years of experience
• PhD degree with 0-2+ years of experience

Key Skills

• Sound knowledge of fuel cell/electrolysis and CSA technologies 
• Focus on customer satisfaction