FuelCell Energy Hiring for Senior Manager, Process Engineering Full Time

FuelCell Energy is a global leader in decarbonizing power and producing hydrogen through our proprietary fuel cell technology. Our mission is to enable a world powered by clean energy. As an innovator and manufacturer of fuel cell clean power platforms, FuelCell Energy has the only technology in the world capable of capturing carbon from an external source and producing power at the same time. In addition, we offer the only technology in the world capable of producing hydrogen, power and water simultaneously.

Overview

We are currently seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and creative Senior Manager to join the New Products Introduction team. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for designing, building, and commissioning advanced fuel cell-based systems for power generation, hydrogen production, and carbon capture applications. The Senior Manager Process Engineering will be responsible for leading a team responsible for all aspects of process design and controls, as well as the commissioning and demonstration of these next generation products. This position requires flexibility to work on multiple projects, covering a range of systems and technologies, in various stages of the design or validation process.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of process engineers developing FuelCell Energy’s next generation of commercial products.
• Ensure that new products achieve key performance indicators for cost and performance, as defined in product development roadmaps.
• Ensure overall quality of process engineering design packages, including Process Flow Diagrams, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, Heat and Material Balances, equipment specifications, piping system designs, instrumentation specifications, and control narratives.
• Ensures that systems are developed in accordance with best safety practices and applicable codes and standards.
• Interface with business development, marketing, and application engineering to articulate new product characteristics and capabilities.
• Drive a cultural of innovation to expand FCEs intellectual property portfolio.
• Support fabrication, installation, commissioning and operation of prototype products.
• Prepare technical s and presentations to communicate designs/results to internal and external stakeholders. Assist with writing project proposals.
• Domestic and occasional International travel required: 15%

Qualifications and Experience:
Education: BS degree or higher in Chemical Engineering

Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant industrial work experience in process engineering roles. At least 3 years’ experience managing engineering teams.

Required Experience and Characteristics:

• Experience developing new processes or products.
• Experience with plant commissioning and/or operations is desired
• Motivate and inspire – motivate and inspire team members throughout the organization.
• Ability to relate the capabilities of our products to a potential customer’s application of our technology solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively build relationships and influence others at all levels ranging from engineers to the C-suit
• Strong understanding of chemical engineering processes, chemical process control, chemical reactions, and thermodynamics. Knowledge and experience of electrochemistry or fuel cells/batteries is a plus.
• Good presentation skills to effectively communicate ideas and scientific findings
• Team player who works willingly with others and keeps a positive, goal-focused outlook when tackling challenging, time-sensitive engineering problems
• Flexible and adaptable to rapidly shift gears into multi-disciplinary roles based on current project requirements

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Be able and willing to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hats, respirator, and other PPE as required.
• Travel: up to 15% domestic or international
• Have or be able to obtain a Passport

Equal Opportunity Employer – Vet/Disability

We offer a competitive compensation package as well as comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life/disability insurance, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan and generous paid leave.

Employment with FCE is subject to pre-employment drug-screen and background investigation.

FuelCell Energy, Inc. is committed to ensuring that its application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all U.S. job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.

If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please send an email with your resume to [email protected] or contact us by calling 203-205-2070. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

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No agency submissions please. Resumes submitted to any FuelCell Energy employee without a current, signed and valid contract in place with the FuelCell Energy Recruiting team for this position will become the property of FuelCell Energy and no agency fees will be paid.

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