Engineer I – Stack Testing

Job Description & Responsibilities:

The Stack Test Engineer operates day-to-day fuel cell testing efforts at Redox, analyzes routine data, and maintains the test equipment as part of the Stack Test Group. The job entails collecting data, preparing reports, and communicating results to the rest of the stack test team. Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Document fuel cell stack tests (procedures, setups, etc.), run stack tests, and analyze stack test data
• Maintain, modify, upgrade, and expand stack test hardware as necessary
• Perform routine calibration checks on testing equipment
• Participate in stack design improvements, stack test planning, stack test protocol development, and stack post-test data analysis as part of Stack Test Group and entire Stack Team
• Follow stack test scheduling plans to manage resources and meet project goals in a timely fashion
• Ensure that appropriate colleagues are updated as to test progress and critical test results/metrics
• Ensure that test summary data sheets are properly filled out, digitized, and stored
• Observe and maintain stack test safety, adhering to related safety protocols
• Prepare appropriate reports and/or presentations to support your findings

Qualifications & Expertise:

• Hands-on experience testing electronics, power systems, batteries, and/or other related hardware
• Knowledge of instrumentation, power systems, electrical components and electronics
• Experience working with hydrogen and hydrocarbon fuels such as natural gas, methane, and propane
• Knowledge of fuel cells and electrochemical techniques is beneficial
• Experience with gas analysis using techniques such as gas chromatography (GC) is beneficial
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

General Eligibility:

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree from an accredited university. 3 years of relevant work experience is desired.

About Redox Power Systems:

Redox is a startup company founded in 2012 to commercialize an advanced high power, low temperature solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology. We are developing a high efficiency and affordable natural gas-fueled, 25 kW power generation system for commercial power and other applications. Redox is located in College Park, Maryland.

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• relevant work: 3 years