Electrochemist

Overall Responsibilities

• Develop a test set-up / protocol to optimize the electrochemical performance of LFFC catalyst layers

• Ensure that the test cell design is amenable to electrode fabrication procedures currently in use

• Identify the important process (e.g. Temperature, pressure, time) and formulation variables (ink composition in terms of binder, solvent and catalyst content and type) involved in the current electrode fabrication procedure and quantify their effect in terms of electrochemical performance.

• Facilitate interpretation of test cell data and translation of any performance gain into a working LFFC stack

• Based on the above process parameters evaluation provide input in the development of  new electrode fabrication techniques (that are faster and easier to fabricate with equal or better electrochemical performance) that fit within the framework defined by stack design and integration constraints

• Use electrode evaluation station to provide input on developing relationships with catalyst vendors.

• Be aware of fuel cell industry's progress in electro-catalysis and evaluate feasibility of incorporating emerging technologies into LFFC electrode framework

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters in chemical engineering/chemistry

• 1-2 years work experience

• Good hands on/laboratory skills

• Good documentation skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

• Attention to detail

• Good communication skills (oral and written)

• Proficiency in office applications

Desired Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry

• Experience with PEM/DMFC fuel cells

• Expertise in electro-kinetic and transport properties

Please forward a current resume and salary requirements to jloomis@inipower.com.  NO PHONE CALLS.

Systems Engineer

Overall Responsibilities

Perform as an integral team member in the development of LFFC^® (Laminar Flow Fuel Cell) stand-alone portable power solutions in order to meet prototype and product development timelines

As a Systems Engineer in the Product Development and Engineering group, responsibilities will include:

• Design and testing of various sub-systems and components

• Working with vendors on design and procurement of components

• Assembly and testing of systems and sub-systems

• Development and documentation of various testing stations and protocols

• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

• Good hands on/laboratory skills

• Good documentation skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

• Attention to detail

• Good communication skills (oral and written)

• Proficiency in office applications

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in one or more of the following areas: 

• Fuel cell systems

• PEM or DMFC fuel cells

• heat exchangers and heat transfer

• fluid transfer and pumps

• gas/liquid separation

• control systems and sensors

• process design

• Math modeling/CFD experience

• C or C++ programming experience

• LabView experience

• CAD experience

Please forward a current resume and salary requirements to jloomis@inipower.com.  NO PHONE CALLS.

Manufacturing Process & Documentation Engineer

Overall Responsibilities

• Coordinates with engineering and manufacturing teams to develop manufacturing planning and bills of material for fuel cell systems assembly.

• Uses manufacturing planning principles and techniques to ensure the identification and implementation of advanced fuel cell manufacturing technologies and improves manufacturing processes in support of the engineering design.

• Uses process engineering principles and techniques to develop, establish, and guide requirements for assembly.

• Provides manufacturing processes, sequences, and configurations on production items and incorporates engineering changes into planning.

• Implements established manufacturing technologies and processes.

• Details process plans to facilitate third party assembly.

• Develops and resolves technical solutions to fuel cell stack, balance of plant and final assembly production problems.

• Defines and develops sequence of operations that affect product performance and tooling concepts.

• Identifies and implements advanced manufacturing technologies.

• Produces the overall manufacturing plan and design changes to the plan.

Qualifications

• Prefer candidate with experience in: Pro-E, ACAD, Photoshop, Parts & Vendors, MS Office experience preferred.

• Prefer educational credentials meeting AA degree in related discipline and 3 to 5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Please forward a current resume and salary requirements to jloomis@inipower.com.  NO PHONE CALLS.

Mechanical Process Development Engineer

 Overall Responsibilities 

• Supports Process Development Engineering in design, build, debug and installation of tooling, fixtures and machines.

• Assist in debugging of new product prototypes.

• Assist in turning new products from prototypes into pilot-runs.

• Work with management to evaluate cost improvement projects, manufacturing techniques, automation and outsourcing opportunities.

• Support production and maintenance in troubleshooting machine related problems.

• Maintain proper documentation of equipment, tooling and fixtures.

• Evaluate, debug, and implement solutions to manufacturing issues.

• Support prototype and production launch activities.

• Pursue new improved manufacturing equipment and processes.

• Work with outside tooling vendors in the design, fabrication and program management of external tooling builds.

• Write process procedures and SOPs.

• Train technicians and operators on new equipment, processes and procedures.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field of engineering. 

• Working knowledge of machine shop practices.

• Proficient with Pro Engineer or equivalent 3D Modeling software

• Knowledge and experience in GD&T and tooling evaluation.

• Hands-on approach to work with a whatever it takes attitude

• Experience with startup or small companies

• Experience with the transition of lab processes to manufacturing processes

Please forward a current resume and salary requirements to jloomis@inipower.com.  NO PHONE CALLS.