Associate Engineer, CSA Engineering

Job Information

Responsible for effective contributions and development supporting the CSA team. Focused on development of fuel cell components, performing fuel cell operability trade studies/analysis of test data.  The development of simple electrochemical models and supporting verification/validation plans for new cost reduction initiatives. Support of the Engineering Services Lab as assigned. May support group projects focused on catalyst research, electrode process development, bipolar plate, and non-repeats development. Such projects will expose the incumbent to a variety of lab equipment including SEM, EDAX, ICP, mechanical testers, DMA, TMA, DSC, FTIR, TEM, XRD, zeta potential, and particle size analysis. May support/perform building of cells for testing in the lab scale test stands and will perform root cause investigations associated with component failures, to further positive self-development of the CSA discipline. Has developing understanding of CSA discipline fundamentals/manufacturing processes. Responsible for small projects or discreet tasks within the CSA discipline.

Role & Responsibility

• Still learning the fundamentals of the discipline/role
• Depends on others for guidance and direction/instruction
• Sets challenging but achievable goals for self, seeks support from others (in addition to academic pursuits) to enhance personal/professional development
• May be asked to support the development of suppliers to help them meet technical, cost, and delivery goals
• Keep abreast of all external fuel cell and fuel cell process concepts/technology developments as a focus on      self-development to help the team maintain a leading edge in CSA technology
• Drives productive achievements and development by learning/utilizing increasingly absorbed CSA-based knowledge, tools and skills
• Ongoing focus on career development
• Seek/secure a mentorship relationship
• Encourage and build mutual trust, respect and cooperation between self and others

Job Requirement - Education & Experience

• BA/BS degree with 0-2+ years of experience (Degree in Engineering or Science. Chemical Engineering degree   preferred)
• Basic knowledge of fuel cell technologies
• Some process and systems understanding, know-how and experience
• Experience working in a factory/manufacturing environment
• Demonstrable organizational and communication skills and abilities
• Strong appreciation for teamwork, team building and employee development
• Experience with classroom and actual understanding/executing to customer demand and requirements
• Effective documenting/recordkeeping skills
• Adaptable to changing priorities and shifting work requirements

Other

This position requires on-site work.

All personal information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Questions can be addressed through the HR department at (860) 727-2200 or HR@HyAxiom.com