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07 Sep 2008 Register / Login F F F

Mechanical/Systems Engineer- Portable Power

Company Name:
CELLTECH POWER
Job Category:
Engineering
Country:
UNITED STATES
Start Date:
02 January 2008
Description:
The System Mechanical Engineer is responsible for a broad range of activities supporting Liquid Tin Anode Solid Oxide Fuel Cell development program. Responsible for design, development, implementation, and evaluation of prototype liquid tin anode fuel cell balance of plant for power systems smaller than 1 kW. Occasional travel required. Essential Functions: 1. Develop system concepts utilizing liquid tin anode fuel cell and analyze for efficiency, weight and other performance parameters. 2. Design and oversee fabrication of system test platforms including brassboard and packaged systems. 3. Interact with suppliers of components and mechanical/electrical balance of plant items to assure delivery and integration of required materials to support test programs. 4. Develop system control algorithms including start-up and shut down protocols. 5. Create cell/stack/system assembly drawings and assembly methodologies to support prototype fabrication and testing. 6. Assist in the development of test methods and test equipment for single cells, stacks and systems. 7. Participate in analysis of test data and development of design refinements. 8. Provide written records of technical work including design reports, test reports and monthly status reports. 9. Ability to act independently while working as an integral part of a small, fast-paced development team, playing multiple roles. 10. Performs other work related duties as assigned. Experience and Qualifications: BSME, EE or ChE, Masters preferred. Minimum of 3 years industrial experience with mechanical and ceramic part design using SolidWorks, high temperature materials and small power system design. Knowledge of fuel cell technology and applications or military hardware development is a plus. Benefits: 401K, health insurance, competitive salary Company Description: CellTech Power LLC is the exclusive developer of the Liquid Tin Anode Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (LTA-SOFC). Our technology replaces the nickel-based anode common to SOFC designs, providing multiple advantages such as lowering cost and extending the marketability for fuel cells. CellTech is the only company to successfully demonstrate a fuel cell operating on JP-8, the primary fuel used by the US military.
Required Skills:
Job Brief: The System Mechanical Engineer is responsible for a broad range of activities supporting Liquid Tin Anode Solid Oxide Fuel Cell development program. Responsible for design, development, implementation, and evaluation of prototype liquid tin anode fuel cell balance of plant for power systems smaller than 1 kW. Occasional travel required. Essential Functions: 1. Develop system concepts utilizing liquid tin anode fuel cell and analyze for efficiency, weight and other performance parameters. 2. Design and oversee fabrication of system test platforms including brassboard and packaged systems. 3. Interact with suppliers of components and mechanical/electrical balance of plant items to assure delivery and integration of required materials to support test programs. 4. Develop system control algorithms including start-up and shut down protocols. 5. Create cell/stack/system assembly drawings and assembly methodologies to support prototype fabrication and testing. 6. Assist in the development of test methods and test equipment for single cells, stacks and systems. 7. Participate in analysis of test data and development of design refinements. 8. Provide written records of technical work including design reports, test reports and monthly status reports. 9. Ability to act independently while working as an integral part of a small, fast-paced development team, playing multiple roles. 10. Performs other work related duties as assigned. Experience and Qualifications: BSME, EE or ChE, Masters preferred. Minimum of 3 years industrial experience with mechanical and ceramic part design using SolidWorks, high temperature materials and small power system design. Knowledge of fuel cell technology and applications or military hardware development is a plus. Benefits: 401K, health insurance, competitive salary

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131 Flanders Road Westborough, MA 01581 USA
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