Materials Engineer
Job Description
Electric Hydrogen’s mission is to make molecules to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people are our most important asset and will allow us to deliver hydrogen from renewable electrolysis for heavy industry, at prices below fossil fuels.
We're looking for a Materials Engineer to join our Materials Design Team, focusing on materials selection and materials degradation to promote long lifetime industrial water electrolyzers. You will select materials to meet the specifications of the aggressive environments within waters electrolyzers, develop ex situ tests to inform materials selection, determine material lifetime, perform root cause failure analysis to ensure peak performance of Electric Hydrogen's main technology. You will be based in Natick, MA and you will report to the Director of Cell Development.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure reliability of water electrolyzers by overseeing the materials selection and materials challenges across different scales, from cell to stack to plant.
- Develop, and inform, through experiment technical requirements of materials
- Develop an understanding of the failure modes and link them to environmental conditions
- Develop a list of compatible materials for different environments through fundamentals experiments
- Perform corrosion and degradation experiments per ASTM standards
- Design corrosion, degradation experiments that reflect real-world environments
- Develop mitigation strategies or select cost optimized mitigating materials to ensure long lifetime of the electrolyzer plant
- Work with suppliers to develop processes, design of experiments and produce coupons for analysis
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical or Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or a related STEM field
- 3+ years experience in metallurgy, materials science or engineering, materials failure analysis, corrosion, hydrogen embrittlement, degradation of polymers, mitigation of corrosion failure modes, materials selection, metallography, corrosion testing, root cause analysis and failure mode identification.
- 3+ years of Experience with mechanical testing, electrochemical testing and with analytical tools (SEM, XRF, FTIR, TGA, DSC, and DMA)
- Knowledge of sources of stainless steel, welding, brazing, pickling, passivation processes and standards
- Familiarity with mechanical engineering principles and systems including pumps, pneumatics, fans, flow meters, air handling systems, industrial chilled water, heating, process piping, and heat transfer
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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Materials Engineer (P3):
Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.
Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen’s total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive:
- an equity grant
- time off programs
- a $75/month cell phone allowance
- a 4% employer 401(k) match
- 100% fully paid premiums for employees and their families: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage
- a discretionary bonus
Electric Hydrogen’s benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.
COVID-19 vaccination required for all employees and contingent workers, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved. All prospective hires will be expected to provide proof of vaccination to attend an onsite interview or at their first day of employment.
About Electric Hydrogen
Electric Hydrogen is a team of the world's experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world's top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.
Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong. We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!
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