Cell Engineer 260821

Infinity Fuel Cell Technology; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Extensive benefits package

Stock options

Balanced remote / in-person work

Job summary

Infinity Fuel Cell Technology is seeking a Cell Engineer to design subcomponents for electrochemical cells and to advance flow plate assemblies with various substrates and fluids.

You will work with CAD and ANSYS tools, apply first-principles thinking, and collaborate with customers and partners to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet project timelines across international teams. You0

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Applied Science or Physics is required.
• Minimum 4 years in a similar cell/engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of structural design, thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow.
• Familiar with CAD programs and ANSYS for analysis.
• First-principles mindset and ability to plan scope within timelines.

Responsibilities

• Design critical subcomponents for electrochemical cells and related tech.
• Develop flow plate assemblies for varied substrates and fluids with sealing and assemblies.
• Develop engineering tools and calculations for new applications.
• Interface with customers to align expectations and ensure manufacturability.
• Travel internationally to support customer projects.

Skills

Structural design

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid flow design

First-principles thinking

Strong communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

BachelorA0s degree in Applied Science or Physics

Tools

CAD software

ANSYS

PTC Creo

Job description

IFCT is a small, Vancouver-based team focused on sustainable energy solutions for customers in a variety of applications. Our team aims for a mix of skills and experience levels, and includes experts with decades in the field.This allows us to bring a broad skill set to evolving technologies across multiple industries. We’re a team of high performers who play a key role in decarbonizing the future!

Here’s how you’ll make a meaningful impact at IFCT, and what we’ll accomplish together:

As IFCT’s Cell Engineer…

• You'll be responsible for designing critical subcomponents for a variety of electrochemical cells and other technologies.
• You’ll develop flow plate assemblies to work with a variety of substrate materials and fluids, the related sealing, electrode and compression assemblies.
• You’ll develop engineering tools and calculations to provide design guidance for new applications.
• You’ll interface with customers, aligning expectations and ensuring our internal activities will best meet their needs.

Working in partnership with the rest of the team, your role will be to understand the tolerances and physics driving the design, while ensuring manufacturability with our multinational partners. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you’ll leverage your flair for collaboration, as you work with an array of internal and external stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science or Physics
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of structural design, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid flow design and selection of mechanical components
• Familiarity with Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs
• Analytic mindset, with experience using analysis programs, such as Ansys
• Self-starter mentality, with a strong first-principles background
• A proven track record of planning the scope of work and working within tight timelines as part of a project team
• Capable of fully owning and solving problems with multiple variables, while using strong discretion
• Very detail-oriented, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel internationally to support customer projects

Great-to-Haves:

• P.Eng. designation or eligibility would be considered an asset
• Familiar with the practical use of AI agents
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Previous background with fuel cells and/or fuel cell systems is highly preferable
• Proficient with PTC Creo
• Experience with statistical analysis based on manufacturing capabilities

We Want to Work with People Who:

• Possess the desire to learn and grow in an agile environment and are excited by the unique learning environment of building a new company
• Are collaborative and build close working relationships with the team
• Thrive in ambiguity and are creative in the process
• Focus on long-term goals and are results-driven

Why Work with Us?

You’ll have the unique opportunity to make an impact on the world, gain first-hand start-up experience, learn highly sought-after technical skills and be a key contributor in decarbonizing our future!

Our passionate, dedicated and experienced team is focused on innovating and building world-class technology. By joining us, you’ll be supported by experienced industry leaders, providing you with the mentorship and tools needed to be agile and successful. Given our small size, everyone can take part in creating new technology and bringing it to market. With our partnerships, we have the leverage to make big things happen.

IFCT offers competitive compensation, an extensive benefits package, stock options, and a balanced remote / in-person work environment.

Salary range $65-120 kCAD

Infinity Fuel Cell Technology is committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an inclusive employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age