Giner, Inc.
Location
Newton, MA | United States
Job description
Giner is a world leader in electrochemical technologies with a 50-year record of success. Giners business is innovation. We research, develop, and manufacture new product solutions to address the toughest challenges in the defense, space, energy, transportation, and healthcare sectors.
Summary:
The project scientist/engineer will support all aspects of electrochemical system design, procurement, fabrication, qualification, testing, and analysis. The applicant should have prior experience working with electromechanical systems in a kW-scale system. Applicants with prior project management experience would have the opportunity to lead system development projects. The project scientist will primarily support system development needs for Giners Energy Technology Team, with applications in electrolyzers, energy storage systems and materials, as well as catalyst, electrode, and membrane design and development. Applicants with CO2 electrolysis experience or Multiphysics simulation experience are preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for electrolyzer stack design, stack components optimization, and electrolysis system design.
Conduct multiphysics simulations to aid in electrolyzer design.
Responsible for long term testing, data collection and data analysis for electrochemical systems, including electrolysis and fuel cells. Analyze long term operation of the cells on the test stand, data collection and presentation of results.
Prepare materials including inks, electrodes, catalysts, membrane-electrode assemblies, etc. as needed for projects, and assembling electrochemical cells.
Material processing and material characterization using techniques like SEM, rheometer, Ion chromatography, etc.
Aid in design, fabrication, troubleshooting and maintenance of electrolyzer test systems.
Evaluate device performance with ability to work under minimum supervision with lab instruments.
Component selection and procurement for new test systems
Develop operating procedures for test systems and train new operators
Assist in safety reviews for existing test stands
Coordinate small teams of scientists/engineers to meet fabrication deadlines
Qualifications:
The Project Scientist/Project Engineer candidates should have a PhDs degree in engineering (e.g. chemical, electrical, or mechanical) or Masters degree with three years work experience or Bachelors degree with four years work experience. Laboratory experience from projects, internships, summer positions and/or coursework is necessary. Experience with CO2 electrolysis is highly desirable.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong experience working with PEM/AEM electrolyzer stack
Prior experience with stack design or system design
Prior experience working in a laboratory setting
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Motivated problem solver
Interest in learning new technologies
Good hands-on and analytical skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work on multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines
Ability to work well on a team as well as a self-starter
Ability to acquire new skills quickly and easily
Preferred Qualifications:
Project management experience
Experience with Multiphysics simulation software
Prior experience working with high pressure hydrogen and oxygen systems
Experience working with basic electronic components (power supplies, relays, fuses) and processes, such as soldering
Familiarity with electrical systems, circuit design, etc.
Familiarity with fluid systems (compressed gas cylinders, pressure regulation equipment, compression fittings)
Prior experience with process automation with LabVIEW or industrial controllers, including programming experience
Machining experience (band saw, lathe, mill, drill press)
Computer-aided design (CAD), ideally SolidWorks
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status.
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