Product / Systems Engineer

Proton Energy Systems, Inc. designs, develops, and manufactures Proton Exchange Membrane, or PEM, electrochemical products that it employs in hydrogen generating devices and in regenerative fuel cell systems that function as power generating and energy storage devices. Proton's HOGEN? hydrogen generators produce hydrogen from electricity and water in a clean and efficient process using its proprietary PEM technology.

 

Located in a new 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Wallingford, CT, we are in South Central Connecticut, with easy access to both New York City and Boston. Connecticut?s shoreline and beaches are close by and yet skiing in Northern New England is just several hours away. This region of Southern New England offers something for every lifestyle.

 

Position Summary: The Product / Systems Engineer is responsible for system design, development, testing and sustaining technical support for PEM hydrogen generator products. 

 

Responsibilities and essential duties include the following. (Other duties may be assigned.)

 

Provide sustaining product engineering support to manufacturing, application, installation, and repair of hydrogen generator systems and components.  Utilize problem solving skills to determine proper corrective actions; manage actions through the corrective action process and implement corrections via the engineering change process.

 

Research and analyze data such as customer design proposals, specifications, drawings, standards and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.

 

Specify, select and/or design mechanical and electromechanical components, products and systems to meet hydrogen generator product specifications, and coordinate/solicit support from staff engineering to achieve design.  Provide engineering cost estimates.

 

Estimate design effort, direct and conduct design reviews, perform supporting design calculations and analysis, and manage design change requests for the product

 

Plan, direct or conduct verification and validation tests, including fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, development of methods and procedures for testing products or systems, and compilation and reporting of results.

 

 

Review test and field data to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications; recommend design modifications to improve performance and reduce product cost.

 

Minimum Qualifications:BS Engineering, ME, EE, ChE or equivalentMinimum 10 years experience in packaged product development roleDemonstrated troubleshooting and problem solving skillsDemonstrated performance in a team engineering environmentDemonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skillsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office productsMotivated self-starter; desire to learn

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Computer-aided engineering (Pro/E, Pro/Mechanica), hazard analysis, reliability analysis, failure analysis experience are a plus.

 

Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we are not able to respond personally to every application.  However, we do review every resume, and will be sure to contact you if we think there is a possible fit.

 

Proton Energy Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The above statements reflect the principle functions of the position, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.