Stack Test Engineer / Applied Scientist

at  Ballard Power Systems Inc

Ballard’s Stack Test Engineering team has an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Test Engineer/ Applied Scientist in our Burnaby, BC headquarters. As a Stack Test Engineer, you will be looking to find the limits of new fuel cell technology in a world-class test lab, surrounded by industry experts. If you are a highly motivated individual who enjoys the challenge of a fast-paced environment and the satisfaction of taking an idea from concept into production, we want to hear from you!
The Ideal Candidate:
You have a solid understanding and experience in design verification testing, data analysis, mechanical design and statistical methods. Additionally, you have solid programming skills. You enjoy a mixture of hands-on work and have strong structured problems solving and troubleshooting skills. You have strong writing and presentation skills. Further, you have demonstrated that you can take a project from start to finish. Bonus points for understanding of electronics, DFMEA experience, and Excel VBA or Python skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop test protocols and test plans linked to DFMEAs and plan full test campaigns
• Collaborate with component owners to develop and refine test methods
• Create databases for test data and key results
• Identify, source and qualify alternative measurement techniques
• Support safety audits of new test setups
• Analyze data, assess conformity of a design to requirements and prepare appropriate reports and/or presentations to support your findings
• Present to internal and external customers
• Work with internal lab equipment support teams to maximize data quality and equipment uptime
• Work collaboratively with team members and at times direct the work of others

Qualifications:

• B.Sc. degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Fuel Cell or related Engineering program with 3 – 6 years of related experience
• Ability to interpret test data and compare against design objectives
• Familiarity with engineering tools such as design verification planning, tolerance stack-up, structured problem solving, DFMEA, and DVP&R
• Project management skills
• Strong technical writing skills
• Programming experience in Python

Assets:

• Understanding of fuel cell design and characterization methods
• Strong communication skills
• Professional Engineering eligibility or certification

The typical hiring range for this position is CAD$75,000 - CAD$93,000 per annum. In determining total compensation, Ballard considers many factors, including the successful Candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, experience, position location, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual short-term and long-term bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

As a Ballard employee, we want you to feel valued and appreciated for your efforts. That’s why we offer a competitive benefits package in addition to a performance-driven compensation philosophy. From bonuses to benefits, our people work hard and we believe they should be rewarded for it.

• Extended health and dental benefits, and employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan matching
• Onsite fitness facility & yoga classes
• Extensive learning opportunities, catalog of development course offerings
• People networks and mentorship programs (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
Our Values
Listen & Deliver | Quality. Always. | Inspire Excellence | Row Together | Own It

Ballard values diversity in the workplace and is committed to Employment Equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

• Actual Title will be determine by the candidate qualifications / professional designations

• Develop test protocols and test plans linked to DFMEAs and plan full test campaigns
• Collaborate with component owners to develop and refine test methods
• Create databases for test data and key results
• Identify, source and qualify alternative measurement techniques
• Support safety audits of new test setups
• Analyze data, assess conformity of a design to requirements and prepare appropriate reports and/or presentations to support your findings
• Present to internal and external customers
• Work with internal lab equipment support teams to maximize data quality and equipment uptime
• Work collaboratively with team members and at times direct the work of other