Aerostack Fuel Cell Stack Engineer for Unit Cell Development (dfm)
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Job Location:
Taufkirchen - Germany
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
The position is within Aerostack GmbH a Joint Venture between Airbus and an automotive company part of the Airbus strategy to accelerate Reduced Emission Aircraft development and build competences and skills in the technology domain.
In order to support the Unit Cell development and delivery a vacancy for a
Fuel Cell Unit Cell Engineer (d/f/m)
has arisen at Aerostack GmbH.
The job holder will focus on Unit Cell development and delivery. As the Fuel Cell Unit Cell Engineer you will be the technical lead for the development requirements definition and validation of the unit cell design (bipolar plate (BPP) seal and interface to Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA)) for aeronautical fuel cell stacks.
The job holder reports to the Head of Mechanical Design.
Main Tasks and Accountabilities:
Technical Ownership & Design Ownership:
Lead the technical development define requirements and oversee validation for the unit cell design ensuring suitability for industrial stack manufacturing processes
Act as the design teams focal point for all unit cell topics including performance operation and degradation
Take ownership of unit cell design specifications and related documentation ensuring requirement cascading to component levels (MEA BPP Seal) as needed
Drive cell technology readiness toward TRL 5 and beyond
Project Coordination & Interface & Unit Cell Design Management:
Coordinate unit cell-related technical project tasks managing interactions and interfaces between cell components
Synthesize all cell components (MEA BPP Seal OpCons) into an integrated unit cell design that fulfills project and aeronautical requirements
Coordinate technical tasks related to the unit cell with Airbus stakeholders external partners and suppliers
Validation Testing and Continuous Improvement:
Support the definition of the Design Validation Plan (DVP) and the cell component Verification & Validation (V&V) program working closely with the DVP engineer
Assess test results and ensure that design iterations are implemented based on these outcomes
Secure adherence to the established stack development process and refine best-practice unit cell design principles
Documentation and Standards:
Support the preparation and release process of stack and cell documentation within the design team (e.g. drawings BoMs build requests build instructions Factory Acceptance Tests)
Examine and apply relevant aeronautical standards and processes
Coordinate all change management activities within the team pertaining to the cell design
Conduct patent and literature research and benchmark potential suppliers and cell components
Required Skills:
Education
Masters degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
While aerospace experience is a plus we highly encourage experts from the automotive maritime or commercial fuel cell sectors who are eager to adapt to aerospace standards to apply
Professional Expertise (>5 years):
Substantial professional background in fuel cellstack development including:
Demonstrated experience in the design development and manufacturing of complex bipolarplates/unit cells
A strong fundamental understanding of fuel cell operations (e.g. operating conditions durability manufacturability)
Desired Technical Knowledge:
In-depth knowledge of bipolarplate and unit cell design
Proven expertise of mechanics including tolerances concerning the bipolarplate MEA (Membrane Electrode Assembly) and unit cell
Expertise in thermal and fluid dynamics specifically related to BPP/unit cell
Expertise in bipolar plate manufacturing processes and associated quality control technologies
Proven comprehensive know-how of bipolar plate materials
Expertise in overall stack manufacturing processes and their direct impact on unit cell design
Experience with MEA interface
Software and Tools:
Proficiency with 3D-CAD tools (e.g. Catia 3DX) for bipolar unit cell component design
Ability to understand and interpret results from FEM and CFD simulations
Competence in programming (e.g. Python). Google Workspace is a plus
Mindset Soft Skills and Languages
Must be pragmatic strive for simplicity capable of thriving in a multidisciplinary and multicultural setting and possess a Can-do attitude with a strong drive for execution
Language Skills: Fluent proficiency in both English and German is required
NOTE: When applying please provide a self-assessment of your competence and experience (in years) for the following areas:
Bipolarplate or unit cell design: x years of experience
Bipolarplate or unit cell mechanical engineering: x years of experience
Bipolarplate or unit cell sealing engineering: x years of experience
Bipolarplate or unit cell thermal/fluid dynamics: x years of experience
Bipolarplate or unit cell manufacturing: x years of experience
Task and project coordination: x years of experience
What do we offer
Challenging tasks for/with unique services and products
Pleasant working atmosphere in a professional and international work environment
Comprehensive on-boarding included
Extensive company training offers (eLearning and Classroom Trainings)
Flexible working hours
Compatibility of work and family life
Attractive remuneration
Company Pension Scheme
Employee stock options
Discounted car leasing
Good connections to public transport and local parking facilities
Catering facilities on site
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Aerostack GmbHEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
Experience Level:
ProfessionalJob Family:
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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background age gender disability sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is and always has been committed to equal opportunities for all. As such we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to.
At Airbus we support you to work connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Required Experience:
IC
