Mechanical Technician – Global Service Center

FuelCell Energy; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FuelCell Energy is seeking a Mechanical Technician for our Torrington, CT facility. The role involves disassembly, repair, overhaul, and refurbishment of fuel cell power generating equipment, with hands-on testing and diagnostics using standard tools and calibration procedures.

Successful candidates will maintain documentation and collaborate with internal teams. Ideal applicants have an AS or related certificate, 3+ years on industrial equipment, and are willing to travel up to 50% domestically

Qualifications

• Education/certification aligned to electronics, engineering, or manufacturing tech.
• Minimum 3 years hands-on with industrial equipment; large power gen is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally, including Asia.

Responsibilities

• Disassembly, repair, overhaul, and refurbishment of fuel cell power equipment.
• Mechanical and electrical testing and analysis using proper tools and calibration.
• Diagnostics on mechanical hardware and software per established procedures.
• Maintain documentation: inventory, parts, cost reduction, maintenance records.
• Communicate technically with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Blueprint reading

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Teamwork

Self-starter

Welding/Fabrication

Fork lift experience

Electrical/instrumentation background

QC/measurement

Education

AS degree or trade school certificate in electronics/engineering/manufacturing technology

High school diploma + 5 years relevant experience

Tools

Multi-meter

Thermocouple reader

Test equipment

Portable power tools

Fork lift/Material handling equipment

Job description

Location: Torrington, CT, US, 06790

Overview

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Technician to join our Global Service Center team at our Torrington, CT

Responsibilities

• Performs disassembly, repair, overhaul, and refurbishment of fuel cell power generating equipment and associated system components while adhering to safety and quality standards.
• Performs mechanical and electrical testing and analysis of power generating equipment using proper tools for maintenance, testing, and calibration of repaired products.
• Performs diagnostics on mechanical hardware and software using established procedures.
• Prepares and maintains documentation such as inventory of parts, cost reduction efforts, equipment maintenance, and other records.
• Communicates effectively both internally and externally as authorized regarding technical issues and product repairs.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education: A.S. degree or trade school certificate in electronics, engineering, manufacturing technology, or a related area is preferred; a high school diploma and 5 years of applicable experience may be substituted.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years working with industrial equipment (large power generating equipment a plus).
• Must be willing to travel in the future up to 50% of the time, domestically and internationally, including Asia. May be required to travel for six consecutive weeks at a time, 3 times a year.

Ideal Candidate Must Have

• A commitment to working safely and a desire to produce quality work.
• Basic mechanical skills and experience with most hand tools, portable power tools and test equipment (multi‑meter / thermocouple reader).
• Experience with material handling equipment is a plus.
• Be able to read engineering blueprints and follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills to work in a team environment.
• Computer skills, including the use of MS-Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Be a self‑starter and an ambitious person who can work with minimal direct supervision.
• Welding, fabrication and Fork Truck experience and/or license a plus.
• Electrical or instrumentation background a plus.
• QC or measurement experience a plus.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Ability to remain on feet and move from area to area within the Plant on concrete floor for 8-10 hours per day without assistance.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling and placement of manufactured parts on a repeated basis that have a weight of at least 25 lbs. and up to 50 lbs with assisted lifting devices.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion tasks with a full range of motion with both hands/arms. Motions include circular, up and down, back and forth, side-to-side, and overhead.
• Must be able to routinely climb a ladder to a height of 15 feet above the ground and on a non-routine basis work in a man lift up to 20 feet above the ground with proper fall protection equipment.
• Must be physically fit to qualify for and able to wear a respirator throughout the course of employment.
• Be able and willing to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hats, respirators, and other PPE as required.
• Must be willing to work periods of rotating shifts, typically 10 hours in duration, during critical work cycles. Expected 2-3 weeks in duration and 2-3 times in frequency per year.
• Be willing to travel up to 50% of the time, domestically and internationally, including Asia. May be required to travel for six consecutive weeks at a time, 3 times a year.
• Currently have an unexpired US Passport or be able to successfully obtain and maintain a US Passport immediately upon hire.