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.

The pay for this position ranges from $109,000 - $127,000.

FuelCell Energy, Inc. has an opening for Continuous Improvement Engineer - Power Systems out of Danbury, Connecticut.

Job Duties:

• Develop, maintain, and improve the overall fuel cell power plant system architecture, functional requirements, designs, and related documentation.
• Identify/design site-specific requirements, electrical equipment, and configurations, including unique applications like MicroGrids.
• Understand and continuously improve the behavior of the fuel cell power plant inverter system, confronted with all types of electrical grid variations, to maximize uptime, including working closely with key electrical equipment suppliers and becoming an expert on inverter operations, tuning, and standardization in collaboration with Controls Engineering.
• Perform analyses including: reliability, harmonics, load flow, etc. Analyze and interpret data.
• Design and conduct experiments to verify and validate designs. Interface with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Project Management, equipment suppliers, contractors, Service, Business Development, etc. to drive power plant development, installation, and design continuous improvement.
• Conceptualize and design control panels and power distribution panels. Integrate VFD-driven pumps, blower systems, A/D & D/A components, and processes.
• Originate, develop and review engineering drawings (including electrical one-line and three-line diagrams, cable and conduit schedules, and equipment wiring diagrams).
• Work with Project Management, Business Development, etc. to facilitate Interconnect Agreements as a technical expert.
• Ensure the company's designs evolve as needed with the change of regulations, standards (e.g. IEEE), etc. Create single-line & 3-line drawings for Sure Source 1500 & Sure Source 3000 projects.
• Develop and program the settings for switchgear Relays.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of Electrical and control-related issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Determine Electrical and Mechanical requirements, create technical procedures for installing new products in the field.
• Modify PLC logic to meet new functional changes described in the control philosophy.
• Support testing and commissioning of new Electrical equipment such as Power Conditioning units, Inverters, DC & AC Load Levelers, etc.
• Develop, test, and verify VFD parameters for various mechanical equipment like blowers, fans & pumps.
• Design Communication drawings and program data points for SCADA devices like RTAC, and RTU, etc.
• Create initiatives for having a better performance of the electrical & mechanical components as a part of continuous improvement.
• Create the reactive capability data for power conditioning units.
• Position is 100% remote; may work from home. 5-10% domestic travel is required.

Qualifications:

• Must possess at least a master's degree or its equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field and at least 3 years of experience as a Design Engineer (or related role) in a power systems industry. In the alternative, at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field and at least 5 years of progressive experience as a Design Engineer (or related role) in a power systems industry would be acceptable.
• At least 3 years of experience with testing, validation, product launch, support, and continuous improvement of Cable, Breaker, Component sizing, Power Metering, VFD Drives, UPS systems
• At least 3 years of experience with Power Conversion and Distribution Equipment (Inverters, Transformers, Etc.)
• At least 3 years of experience with continuous improvement processes including Six Sigma, DoE, and/or Weibull), as well as statistical analysis
• At least 3 years of experience with Instrument Layout & Details, Logic Diagrams, Instrument Loop Diagrams
• At least 3 years of experience working with international supplier sites including working with technical and non-technical stakeholders

The salary range for this position is $109,000.00 to $127,000 per year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FuelCell Energy is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and safe work environment for people of all backgrounds.

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.

The successful candidate is required to complete a drug screen, criminal background check, and employment and education verification.

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 talentacquisition@fce.com or contact us by calling 860-496-2222. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

NOTE: This dedicated phone line and email address are designed exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be acknowledged. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

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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We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with FuelCell Energy. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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