Job Description

Product Development Engineer

Ballard has an exciting opportunity for a regular, full time fuel cell Product Development Engineer in our Stack Engineering team. As a Stack Engineer, you will be working directly on fuel cell core technology, surrounded by world-class experts. The successful candidate will work within a structured environment to apply their strong technical skills to the selection of mechanical components and sub-systems, the design and verification/validation plan for new products, and support testing in the lab and in the field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively support and/or lead design of hardware components, including: machined, cast, or injection molded components. Sourcing, validation and verification of mechanical and electrical components,
• Generate engineering documentation for mechanical and electrical components, including:
  • Component design requirements and specifications;
  • Trade-off analysis
  • DFMEA
  • DFMAs,
  • Design reviews and reports
  • Detailed test plans
  • Conformity matrices
  • Dimensioning (GD&T)
  • Part and/or material specifications
• Develop cost effective designs that meet functionality, durability and robustness requirements.
• Interface with equipment suppliers, fabricators, and internal supply chain to source mechanical components meeting automotive (IATF 16949 /VDA) standards.
• Lead failure analysis investigations on failed components following defined processes.
• Coordinate and track cross functional activities across the organization

Qualifications:

• Degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, engineering physics, or a related field and at least 6 years of directly related experience.
• Experience in both an industrial and product development setting.
• Good knowledge of structural design, thermodynamics, heat transfer, small-scale rotational equipment, fasteners, and selection of general mechanical components.
• Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions to meet cost and functional requirements.
• Proven ability to work to time schedule and commitments for deliverables; determine scope of work and plan effectively to meet those commitments.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent written and oral communication skills.

Assets:

• Experience with standard engineering practices such as DFMEA, Product Certification, Codes and Standards, and Safety & Reliability Analysis.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with dealing with outside vendors and fabrication shops.
• Previous background with fuel cells and/or fuel cell systems is preferred.