PEM Stack Test & Verification Engineer

ITM Power Solutions; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EV Car Leasing

Onsite parking with charging points

Birthday holiday

Health Cash Plan

Job summary

ITM Power in Sheffield is seeking a Test and Verification Engineer to join the Stack Design and Verification team. You will support the design, development, prototyping and validation of full-scale PEM electrolyser stacks and clamping skid frame systems, reporting to the Head of Stack Development.

The role involves developing experimental test programs, validating mechanical performance, and helping transition from prototype to industrial-scale deployment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in testing, verification, or validation of industrial systems or electrochemical technologies.
• Hands-on experience with test rigs, instrumentation, DAQ systems, and experimental validation.
• Strong understanding of mechanical assemblies, structural loading, sealing systems, and pressure testing.
• Experience analysing engineering data using MATLAB, Python or similar.
• Familiarity with CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of industrial safety practices, especially relating to hydrogen, pressure systems, or high-current systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute verification and validation plans for full-scale PEM electrolyser stacks and clamping skid frame assemblies.
• Design and conduct mechanical, hydraulic and thermal test programs.
• Define test procedures, acceptance criteria, instrumentation requirements, and data acquisition strategies.
• Perform stack pressure, leak, load, compression, vibration, and endurance testing.
• Support FAT/SAT and prototype commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, and electrochemistry teams during stack and skid frame prototyping.
• Analyse test data and generate detailed technical reports with clear conclusions and recommendations.
• Develop performance validation metrics and reliability benchmarks.
• Use statistical and engineering analysis methods to identify trends, anomalies, and failure mechanisms.

Skills

Test rigs

DAQ systems

MATLAB

Python

CAD drawings

Hydrogen safety

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

FEA

Job description

ITM Power in Sheffield is seeking a Test and Verification Engineer to join the Stack Design and Verification team. You will support the design, development, prototyping and validation of full-scale PEM electrolyser stacks and clamping skid frame systems, reporting to the Head of Stack Development.

The role involves developing experimental test programs, validating mechanical performance, and helping transition from prototype to industrial-scale deployment.