Engineer, Stack Materials Engineering

Ohmium Operations Private Limited; Karnataka; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohmium Operations Private Limited seeks a materials scientist to validate coating solutions for PEM stack components and optimize coating parameters through thorough characterization and cell testing.

You will perform SEM/EDX, XRD, profilometry, and cross-sectional imaging as part of qualification activities and develop material specifications for coated components. Collaboration with design, reliability and manufacturing teams is essential.

Qualifications

• B Tech in Chemical Engineering or MSc in Chemistry/Materials Science with 2+ years of industry experience.
• Familiarity with characterization/inspection tools such as SEM, XRD, or adhesion/pull testers is desired.

Responsibilities

• Validate alternative coating solutions for PEM stack components and optimize coating parameters.
• Perform SEM/EDX, XRD, profilometry, and cross-sectional imaging analyses to support material qualification.
• Create and control material specification documents for coated materials and PEM stack components.
• Execute electrochemical characterization (LSV, CV, EIS, polarization) to assess material performance.
• Develop component-level qualification protocols and communicate results through reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with testing, design, reliability, and process engineering teams to drive product development.
• Conduct risk assessments and follow EHS protocols when handling catalysts, acids and solvents.

Skills

Coating technology

Electrochemical characterization

Electrochemical engineering

Physicochemical characterization

Education

B.E./B.Tech Chemical Engineering

M.S. Chemistry

Tools

SEM

XRD

Coating thickness gauges

Adhesion/pull testers

Job description

Validate alternative coating solutions for PEM stack components and determine optimal coating parameters through coating characterization, component-level evaluation, and cell performance testing. Evaluate coating microstructure, elemental composition, and adhesion characteristics through SEM/EDX, XRD, profilometry, and cross-sectional imaging to support material qualification and process optimization. Create and control material specification documents for coated materials, PEM stack components to facilitate qualification activities, design validation, and manufacturing implementation.

Execute electrochemical characterization using LSV, CV, EIS, and polarization testing to assess material performance, identify degradation pathways, and drive component qualification and product reliability improvements.

Develop component-level qualification protocols to evaluate material selectivity, performance, reliability, and fitness for use in PEM electrolyzer components.

Prepare comprehensive technical reports, presentations, and documentation to effectively communicate experimental results, analysis, and recommendations.

Work closely with testing, design, reliability, and process engineering teams to evaluate material options and drive product development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Perform risk assessments and hazard identification for experimental activities, equipment operation, chemical handling, and testing procedures. Adhere to lab safety and EHS protocols when handling precious-metal-group (PGM) catalysts, acids, solvents, and other coating chemicals.

Strong knowledge of fundamental electrochemistry, material science, and electrochemical systems, with the ability to correlate material properties to component and cell performance. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with R&D, design, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams.

Take end-to-end ownership of material qualification, component validation, and performance evaluation activities to ensure timely and successful project delivery.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

B Tech in Chemical Engineering or M.Sc. in Chemistry or Materials Science or related field with 2+ years of industry experience is required. Prior experience from fuel cells, electrolyzer, battery, electroplating, semiconductor or automotive component manufacturing industry is a plus. Familiarity with characterization/inspection tools such as coating thickness gauges, SEM, XRD, or adhesion/pull testers is desired.

OHMIUM CULTURE :

At Ohmium, you are expected to embody and champion our core cultural values: Accountability: I own my tasks and execute on time. Demonstrate strong accountability by owning deliverables and decisions, ensuring timely and consistent results. Teamwork: I will not let other teams fail. Takes ownership beyond own team to support cross-team success and prevent failures, thereby fostering a collaborative work environment. Learning Mindset: I drive change and learn from mistakes. Exhibits a strong growth mindset by proactively leading meaningful change and consistently learning from experience. Winning Attitude: I compete to win. Showing up every day with a strong perspective, to drive results and be the BEST in Green Energy.

Skills:

• Coating Technology
• Electrochemical Characterization
• Electrochemical Engineering
• Physicochemical Characterization

Education:

• Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology (B.E./B.Tech) - Chemical Engineering
• Master of Science (M.S) - Chemistry

Ohmium is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Working for a dynamic company like Ohmium will provide you with the opportunity to join an organization which is accelerating the growth of green hydrogen production around the world. You can help deploy tangible real-word solutions to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from high carbon sectors such as energy, transport, steel, and cement production.