What You'll Do

  • Write technical reports or proposals related to engineering projects.
  • Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of new technology or competitive products.
  • Validate design of fuel cells, fuel cell components, or fuel cell systems.
  • Simulate or model fuel cell, motor, or other system information, using simulation software programs.
  • Recommend or implement changes to fuel cell system designs.
  • Provide technical consultation or direction related to the development or production of fuel cell systems.
  • Plan or conduct experiments to validate new materials, optimize startup protocols, reduce conditioning time, or examine contaminant tolerance.
  • Integrate electric drive subsystems with other vehicle systems to optimize performance or mitigate faults.
  • Identify or define vehicle and system integration challenges for fuel cell vehicles.
  • Fabricate prototypes of fuel cell components, assemblies, stacks, or systems.

Essential Skills

Reading Comprehension 4.0/5
Critical Thinking 4.0/5
Writing 3.75/5
Speaking 3.75/5
Science 3.75/5
Active Listening 3.62/5
Active Learning 3.62/5
Monitoring 3.62/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.62/5
Systems Analysis 3.62/5
Systems Evaluation 3.62/5
Mathematics 3.5/5

Career Fit Overview

Use this summary to sense whether the day to day rhythm and focus of this path line up with what energizes you.

Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.

Common styles

Attention to Detail, Intellectual Curiosity, Innovation, Dependability, Cautiousness

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Comprehension 4.0/5
Written Comprehension 4.0/5
Oral Expression 4.0/5
Written Expression 4.0/5
Problem Sensitivity 4.0/5
Deductive Reasoning 4.0/5
Inductive Reasoning 4.0/5
Mathematical Reasoning 3.88/5

Technologies & Tools

Ansoft Simplorer Ansys Fluent ASPEN PLUS Autodesk AutoCAD C C++ Enterprise resource planning ERP software FactSage Failure mode and effects analysis FMEA software Gaussian GaussView Gaussian software GE Energy GateCycle IBM Cloud Maplesoft Maple MathWorks Simulink Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Windows

Work Environment & Strengths

Common Strengths for This Career

  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.8/5)
  • Intellectual Curiosity (High importance: 4.69/5)
  • Innovation (High importance: 4.67/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.65/5)
  • Cautiousness (High importance: 4.57/5)

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How to Become One

Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some positions may also require experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level work to strengthen your candidacy.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

Design Cell Engineer Engineer Fuel Cell Designer Fuel Cell Engineer Fuel Cell Systems Engineer Fuel Cell Test Engineer Research Engineer Space Battery Technician Stack Engineer Subsystems Engineer