Mechanical Design Engineer

at  Nel Hydrogen

A key contributor in component design: analysis of mechanical stress and deformation, fluid flow, load distribution, tolerancing, and design for manufacturability, including preparation of detailed documentation and in-depth technical review. This role will be full-time onsite in Wallingford, CT.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience:

• BSME or MSME or equivalent.

Required skills and abilities:

• 3-8 years of industry related experience (fuel cells, fluidics, gas separation, flow batteries, piping systems, pressure vessels), or PhD in related concentration
• 3+ years of experience designing and analyzing precision components for complex assemblies.
• Capable of working well in a multi-disciplinary team environment with high degree of collaboration.
• Design of pressure containment devices or sealing systems.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes including molding, machining, forming, and joining methods.
• Work experience supporting manufacturing operations.
• Supplier interaction and evaluation.
• Working familiarity with safe work practices and hazard analysis.

Preferred skills and abilities:

• Experience with 3D CAD (PTC CREO strongly preferred)
• Experience with FEA (PTC Simulate or ANSYS preferred) or CFD (ANSYS CFX)
• Experience with project planning

PERSONAL SKILLS

• Collaboration
• Initiative
• Creative problem solving
• Communication
• Time management
• Planning and execution
• Business ethics
• Commitment
• Ownership
  The above statements reflect the principal functions of the position and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

• Develop and design components and assemblies for electrochemical cell stacks to meet functional requirements while minimizing cost. Order and inspect components for compliance with specifications.
• Perform engineering calculations to support design concepts, including stress analysis/FEA for mechanical robustness or CFD for uniform fluid distribution, and tolerance models.
• Use PTC Creo to create detailed drawings, assemblies, and bills of materials.
• Use equipment and hand tools to assemble and test cell stacks and associated systems. Prepare test plans, technical reports, drawings, and assembly processes.
• Perform research and testing to extend electrochemical cell stack functionality, identify novel approaches for cost reduction or increased reliability, and find new applications for existing technology elements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing team to design for manufacturability and volume production considerations, develop inspection criteria, and evaluate component suppliers.
• Support manufacturing team to disposition non-conforming product and assist technical service group with troubleshooting field returns.