System Integration Engineer

FuelCell Energy; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

FuelCell Energy in the United States is seeking a Systems Integration Engineer to coordinate design changes, product enhancements, and system-level improvements for our commercial fuel cell power plants. You will bridge engineering disciplines and operations to ensure design integrity and reliable, scalable plant performances. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, documentation, and collaboration across teams to support manufacturing and service.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering preferred; Electrical Engineering considered.
• 3-7 years of progressive product design or sustaining engineering experience involving skidded or packaged mechanical process equipment.
• Hands-on experience with high-temperature equipment, insulation design, basic piping design, and skidded or packaged mechanical process equipment.
• Proven ability to coordinate multi-discipline engineering and design teams while meeting demanding schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering coordination for fuel cell power plant design changes, product enhancements, and new feature implementation.
• Drive system-level design reviews, FMEAs, engineering change control, and configuration management to ensure robust, reliable plant designs.
• Investigate fleet equipment and component performance issues and support practical corrective actions that improve reliability.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and configuration-controlled product documentation that supports manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and service.
• Support cost reduction, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and ongoing operation of commercial fuel cell power plants.
• Partner closely with R&D, operations, manufacturing, service, procurement, design, drafting, equipment, process, electrical, instrumentation, and piping engineering teams.
• Bring a systems perspective to complex technical issues and help translate engineering decisions into successful plant-level outcomes.

Skills

Coordination

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

PIPE-FLO

PLM software

P&IDs

CFD software

FEA

Job description

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FuelCell Energy is redefining how the world produces and uses power. As a leading clean energy technology company, we're helping businesses, communities, utilities, and data centers meet growing energy demands with reliable, always-on power solutions.

With nearly a gigawatt of fuel cell platforms deployed worldwide, we're accelerating the transition to a more resilient energy future. Join a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry pioneers who are tackling some of the world's most complex energy challenges while shaping the next generation of sustainable power.

Your work here won't just power facilities. It will help power the future.

The pay for this position ranges from $115000- $125000.

The Systems Integration Engineer plays a key role in coordinating the design, integration, and continuous improvement of FuelCell Energy’s commercial power plant systems. This position works across engineering disciplines and operational teams to ensure plant-level design changes, product enhancements, documentation, and corrective actions are technically sound, well-coordinated, and effectively implemented. The role requires a systems-oriented engineer who can connect detailed component-level work to broader plant performance, reliability, manufacturability, installation, commissioning, and service outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional engineering coordination for fuel cell power plant design changes, product enhancements, and new feature implementation.
• Drive system-level design reviews, FMEAs, engineering change control, and configuration management to ensure robust, reliable plant designs.
• Investigate fleet equipment and component performance issues and support practical corrective actions that improve reliability.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and configuration-controlled product documentation that supports manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and service.
• Support cost reduction, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and ongoing operation of commercial fuel cell power plants.
• Partner closely with R&D, operations, manufacturing, service, procurement, design, drafting, equipment, process, electrical, instrumentation, and piping engineering teams.
• Bring a systems perspective to complex technical issues and help translate engineering decisions into successful plant-level outcomes.

Qualifications:

Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering preferred; Electrical Engineering considered.

Experience: 3-7 years of progressive product design or sustaining engineering experience involving skidded or packaged mechanical process equipment.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Hands-on experience with high-temperature equipment, insulation design, basic piping design, and skidded or packaged mechanical process equipment.
• Proven ability to coordinate multi-discipline engineering and design teams while meeting demanding schedules.
• Strong technical judgment, problem-solving ability, organization, communication, and follow-through.
• Comfort working across internal teams, outside vendors, fabrication shops, and field stakeholders.
• Familiarity with engineering change control, formal document management, P&IDs, piping isometrics, FMEA, reliability modeling, and value engineering.
• Experience with AutoCAD & Autodesk Inventor a must. Familiarity with FEA, or CFD software is a plus.
• Experience conducting hydraulic analysis and familiarity with PIPE-FLO required.
• Experience with PLM software.
• ISO 9001 background, PE license, or knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel and Piping Codes is a plus.

This role is primarily based in a professional office environment and includes collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, service, and field teams.

Occasional field work may include inspections, ladder climbing, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and light lifting.

Travel (domestic and international): 15%

Equal Opportunity Employer

FuelCell Energy is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and safe work environment for people of all backgrounds.

• We offer a competitive compensation package as well as comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life/disability insurance, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, and generous paid leave.

The successful candidate is required to complete a drug screen, criminal background check, and employment and education verification.

FuelCell Energy, Inc. is committed to ensuring that its application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all U.S. job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.

Nearest Major Market: Bridgeport

Nearest Secondary Market: Danbury