Process Development Engineer – Cell Technology

Electric Hydrogen’s mission is to create an abundant and decarbonized material future. Our outstanding people are our most important asset and will allow us to deliver hydrogen from renewable electrolysis for heavy industry, at prices below fossil fuels. 

We are searching for a Process Development Engineer to join our Cell Technology Team. This team is responsible for developing cell technologies and novel processes used for manufacturing critical cell components to be deployed in Electric Hydrogen's electrolyzer product. You will be responsible for the ideation, development, and maturation of manufacturing processes. You will be working closely with our manufacturing team to identify manufacturing equipment and bring manufacturing processes from the R&D lab scale all the way to gigawatt production scale. Reporting to our Senior Engineer – Cell Technology, you will work closely with cell design engineers, materials engineers, manufacturing engineers, stack engineers, and supply chain. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and should thrive to drive the process development from concept to scale.

You will be based in Natick, MA, and report to our Senior Engineer – Cell Technology.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create: Innovate and develop fabrication processes for critical cell components in electrolysis cells.
• Collaborate: Collaborate closely with manufacturing team to help transfer and scale up the process from laboratory scale to gigawatt factory. Identify manufacturing equipment that are suitable for both small-scale and large-scale productions.
• Optimize: Optimize processes with respect to cell performance, feasibility of scaleup, production yield, and process safety.
• Details: Document and improve the process characterizations/metrologies, such as raw materials qualification, process controls/conditions, and product properties.
• Own and Drive: take ownership of the processes and drive the process development to move forward. Be responsible to understand Process-Structure-Property relationships that are key for product success.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/MS/PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of post-degree industrial experience in functions including manufacturing, R&D, process engineering.
• Strong interdisciplinary communicator, across a range of engineering and operation functions.
• Knowledge of environment, health, and safety (EHS) requirements for manufacturing.
• Ability to pay attention to details.
• Open-minded and be able to admit failure (i.e. realize road block)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Process engineering experience for electrochemical devices is preferred but not necessary, including but not limited to experience in electrolyzers, fuel cells, batteries, etc.
• Experience using statistical methods for making process development decisions.
• Experience of using materials characterization techniques including but not limited to SEM, XRD, XRF, PSD, etc.
• Experience in process development of coating, drying, heat-treatment, assembling, etc.
• Track record of innovation in process development and engineering.

Compensation & Benefits

Process Development Engineer (P3):

Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.​

Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen’s total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive:​

• an equity grant​
• time off programs​
• a $75/month cell phone allowance​
• a 4% employer 401(k) match​
• 100% fully paid premiums for employees and their families: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage​
• a discretionary bonus​

Electric Hydrogen’s benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

COVID-19 vaccination required for all employees and contingent workers, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved. All prospective hires will be expected to provide proof of vaccination to attend an onsite interview or at their first day of employment.

About Electric Hydrogen

Electric Hydrogen is a team of the world's experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world's top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.

Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong. We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!