Fuel Cell Field Technician: Repair, Refurbish & Train

Ballard Power Systems; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballard Power Systems is seeking Field Service Technicians located on the East Coast (New York) and in Northern/Southern California. You will repair, refurbish, test, and maintain fuel cell modules and components for Ballard’s customers, combining hands-on work with in-field training and thorough service documentation.

The role requires frequent travel to customer sites, strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to read schematics and service drawings.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or trade certification in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Instrumentation, Automotive Technology, or related field.
• 2+ years in field service, equipment maintenance, repair, or hands-on technical service environment.
• Experience with fuel cells, hydrogen systems, industrial equipment, power systems, or electro-mechanical products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Repair, retrofit, refurbishment, and reconditioning of fuel cell modules and components in the field.
• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs per procedures, specifications, and quality standards.
• Conduct functional and leak testing to verify equipment performance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and system-level issues and identify root causes.
• Travel frequently to customer sites for maintenance, repairs, commissioning support, and troubleshooting.
• Train customers and service partners on repair procedures and maintenance practices.
• Maintain accurate service logs, repair records, and documentation.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Read schematics

Diagnostic tools

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Time management

Education

Technical diploma or related certification (Mech/Elect/Electro-mechanical)

Tools

Fuel cell test equipment

Hand tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Ballard Power Systems is seeking Field Service Technicians located on the East Coast (New York) and in Northern/Southern California. You will repair, refurbish, test, and maintain fuel cell modules and components for Ballard’s customers, combining hands-on work with in-field training and thorough service documentation.

The role requires frequent travel to customer sites, strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to read schematics and service drawings.