Mechanical Engineer - Fabrication

Status: Professional Exempt

SUMMARY:

To be an integral part of a team dedicated to the design, fabrication and optimization of small scale SOFC units. Responsibilities will include the mechanical design and integration of solid oxide fuel cell stack, components and unit subsystems to support stack, thermal, and BOP engineers. Will optimize system components packaging within the unit to minimize product size and enhance product performance.

Essential Functions:

• Expertise in small scale SOFC stack and system design
• Design Experience in the following areas
  • Tool and Die
  • Product
  • Sheet Metal
• Knowledge of fundamental material science principles
• Experience in heat transfer and thermal distribution through materials
• Experience with Welding/Brazing desired
• Experience in SolidWorks modeling program is desirable
• Experience in Microsoft Office package (incl. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to operate in a small team with a minimum of supervision
• Participates in weekly experimental planning discussions in regard to status of work in progress
• Generate regular progress reports and collate relevant advances in field
• Keeps supervisor informed on a regular basis on development status
• Complies with laboratory, State and Federal health, safety, fire and environmental policies
• Insures good housekeeping practices are complied within the working area
• Actively participates in safety awareness and Incident Investigations as assigned
• Works overtime as required

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements: Bachelors in Science in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field, experience with Sheet Metal Design and Fabrication, 2 years experience
• Preferred SOFC system related design experience