Staff Engineer, Mechanical Component Engineering

HyAxiom, Inc.; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HyAxiom, Inc. in South Windsor, CT, is seeking an experienced MBOP Engineer to lead mechanical component selection and testing for fuel cell powerplants and PEM water electrolyzers.

You will collaborate with suppliers to define specifications, develop custom components when needed, run performance and durability tests, document results, and ensure robust production release with proactive root‑cause analysis.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in mechanical/chemical engineering with 7–10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in manufacturing environments and heat exchangers.
• Professional Engineer license preferred and ability to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Select mechanical components for MBOP and collaborate with suppliers.
• Develop component specifications from requirement documents and review with authors.
• Validate components and ensure documentation prior to production release.
• Troubleshoot component noncompliance in factory or field and drive root-cause analysis.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and continuously improve MBOP processes.

Skills

Functional knowledge of discipline

Process engineering knowledge

Supplier relationships

Organizational skills

Results-driven

Teamwork focus

Computer and systems skills

Experience with AI tools

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

7-10+ years experience

Professional Engineer license preferred

Tools

Heat exchanger experience

Pumps and valves hardware

Instrumentation knowledge

Job description

Company Background

At HyAxiom, we develop, manufacture and service hydrogen fuel cells along with other innovative hydrogen energy solutions. We are a leading provider of stationary fuel cell solutions in some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing markets for utility, industrial and commercial customers. Being the hydrogen business pillar of Doosan Group, we share in their rich history as being a part of the oldest South Korean conglomerate operating in the global energy, manufacturing, and construction sector. Our products serve those who seek cleaner and more sustainable energy sources to lower their carbon footprint.

Company Background

At HyAxiom, we develop, manufacture and service hydrogen fuel cells along with other innovative hydrogen energy solutions. We are a leading provider of stationary fuel cell solutions in some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing markets for utility, industrial and commercial customers. Being the hydrogen business pillar of Doosan Group, we share in their rich history as being a part of the oldest South Korean conglomerate operating in the global energy, manufacturing, and construction sector. Our products serve those who seek cleaner and more sustainable energy sources to lower their carbon footprint.

Our mission is to accelerate a carbon‑free energy future by delivering a full spectrum of reliable and cost‑effective hydrogen solutions. We seek to be at the forefront of the hydrogen revolution through the development of next‑generation technologies for clean hydrogen production and clean fuel cell solutions for land and maritime transportation. Our current product line‑up ranges from electrolyzers for scalable green hydrogen production and fuel cells for stationary and mobility applications.

Our main manufacturing headquarters is in South Windsor, CT. We are seeking local candidates within a commutable proximity.

Job Information

Responsible for the selection and maintenance of mechanical components utilized within a fuel cell powerplant or PEM water electrolyzer. The MBOP group (Mechanical Balance of Plant) is responsible for selecting components that meet the requirements generated by the Systems group. Typical tasks include corresponding with and effectively collaborating with suppliers to enable selection of optimal hardware, generating component specifications from component level requirement documents, working with suppliers to develop custom components when necessary, generating component‑level models, running performance tests (e.g. pump head vs. flow) and/or accelerated durability tests, and conducting component‑level testing of new or refurbished parts prior to installation into the product. Critical focus on troubleshooting component noncompliance issues discovered in the factory or in the field. Ongoing focus on employee and career development of self and others within the discipline. This role requires a solid understanding of the fundamentals of the discipline and the role, while continuing to develop specialized discipline knowledge. Works with low‑to‑moderate guidance on projects and more complex work assignments.

Role & Responsibility

• Focus technical skills of MBOP group on hardware selection, custom component determination, component modeling, building component test rigs and running performance tests, and troubleshooting.
• Direct group’s focus with variance resolution on root cause analysis and ensure lessons learned are captured in process revision and standard work.
• Proactively identify patterns in conflicting information and constructively resolve the conflict(s) in a manner that minimizes impact and rework.
• With low‑to‑moderate guidance and direction, generate component specifications from component level requirement documents, and review with author(s) to modify as needed prior to formal pursuit.
• Share component specifications with potential suppliers to identify suitable Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) component availability or develop suitable components when COTS parts are not suitable.
• Use component specifications to enable suppliers to develop skid‑mounted or container‑based assemblies of many components to fulfil entire subsystem requirements, ensuring a complete integration of mechanical and electrical equipment for seamless integration into a customer‑ready product.
• Track component‑and subsystem‑level risks from technical/functional requirements, certification, manufacturability, serviceability, timeline and cost. Propose and implement mitigations where necessary.
• Ensure new componentry and assemblies have been validated and thoroughly documented prior to production release.
• Assure utilization of root cause/corrective action techniques to generate consistently optimal problem resolution.
• Set challenging but attainable technical goals for self, and track achievements, success and failures to develop and optimize individual and team performance.
• As may be required, support the development of suppliers to enable them to meet technical, cost and delivery targets.
• Work with supply chain to initiate, develop and execute component‑related cost reductions.
• Challenge the status quo of current hardware componentry, systems and practices to achieve continuous MBOP improvements.
• Develop plans that support achievement of short and long‑term business demands.
• Stay abreast of all new and evolving, external MBOP‑related processes, parts, materials and developments to assure Doosan remains elevated above its competition.
• Work seamlessly with others across functional, geographic and cultural boundaries.
• Align personal performance with team performance and share credit for team successes, and responsibility for team failures.
• Seek mentor and/or mentee relationships for personal career development, and the development of others.

Job Requirement

Education & Experience

• BS/MS degree with 7-10+ years of experience.
• Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or another related STEM discipline.
• Valid and current Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing/factory environment preferred.
• Heat exchanger experience.
• Experience with electro‑mechanical hardware such as pumps, valves and instrumentation.
• Clear and concise oral and written communications.
• Ability and experience clearly understanding and executing to meet customer requirements.
• Ability (experience preferred) to work with a diverse group of technical and business focused individuals, internal groups and the external supply base, occasionally on a global basis.
• Experience using AI tools to aid activities such as computational analyses and searching for design solutions.

Knowledge & Skill

• Has functional knowledge of the discipline and the role.
• Knowledge of technical componentry parts and process engineering.
• Ability to develop, maintain and grow effective supplier relationships.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Results‑driven.
• Teamwork focused.
• Effective computer and systems skills.

Other

All personal information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Questions can be addressed through the HR department at (860) 727‑2200.