Principal Fuel Cell Test Engineer

Element Materials Technology Ltd.; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Fuel Cell Test Engineer to lead innovative testing initiatives in a dynamic environment. This role involves overseeing on-site testing, providing technical leadership, and supporting multiple projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in electrical, electrochemical, or mechanical engineering, with a focus on fuel cell technologies. Join a rapidly expanding team dedicated to ensuring product safety and performance across various industries. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology and make a significant impact in a growing field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science required.
• Knowledge of hydrogen testing and fuel cell systems essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site testing of fuel cell products based on specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and support for new testing technologies.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Electrochemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Customer Service

Laboratory Safety

Data Analysis

Fuel Cell Testing

Education

Bachelor's of Science or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Test Stand Controllers

Temperature/Humidity Chambers

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Principal Fuel Cell Test Engineer to join our rapidly expanding team in Bristol, UK.

Element group focuses on battery safety and performance testing and failure analysis in a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, medical devices, wearables, and other applications.

Preferred focus in electrical, electrochemical, or mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

• Oversee, manage, and conduct on-site testing of customer provided products based on provided standards or specifications. This includes understanding designs and schematics, validating project scope, equipment test setup and script writing, as well as delivering customer results.
• Provide technical and engineering leadership, supporting the development of new technologies and new test setups for custom fuel cell testing requests.
• Simultaneously support multiple projects, accountable for accurate and timely release of testing data to customers including signoffs of quality control data as acceptable.
• Oversee standard and/or routine technical problem-solving activities.
• Communicate project status and test results to customer, commercial team members, and management throughout testing, while providing on-going technical support to clients throughout the project.
• Provide input and support on business development opportunities with new or existing customers and internal investments, including facility and equipment specifications.
• Setup and operate standard testing equipment across sites, including fuel cell stack and system, test stand controllers such as temperature/humidity chambers, various test controllers, power supplies, etc.
• Assist in the professional development, upskilling, and training of novice technicians and other engineers within the local laboratories.

Skills / Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor's of Science or Engineering degree in a science, engineering or testing related field – preferred focus in electrical, electrochemical or mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of safely testing with hydrogen, compressed gas, fuel cell stacks and systems is essential.
• Experience using various software, or similar programs for fuel cell testing is preferred.
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety, assessments and safety system implementation and quality management systems is essential.
• Must be self-motivated and adaptable, able to work independently in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, organization, time-management, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply academic knowledge within the context of fuel cell testing services.
• In-depth understanding of testing concepts; able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in diagrams or mathematical form, and deal with multiple abstract and concrete variables.
• Good understanding of fuel cell characterization, performance and durability testing.
• Experience operating tests and collecting data to define Balance of Plant specifications and control strategy definition.
• Knowledge of customer and application life cycle, oversight of operational safety from receipt, work and disposal.
• Ideally, this person would have previously undertaken high-voltage and compressed gas training.
• Has experience with fuel cell stack and system design, testing processes, operating procedures and reporting.
• Possess strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision