Water Research Engineer
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Employment type:
Full time
Experience required:
Intermediate
Salary
Salary not provided
About the company:
Electric Hydrogen’s mission is to create an abundant and decarbonized material future. 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 Water Quality Reliability Engineer - focusing on the science and engineering of providing and maintaining high water purity in industrial water electrolyzers. You will develop techniques and execute experiments to inform root cause analysis of water contaminants and develop mitigation strategies for maintaining water purity to enable peak performance of Electric Hydrogen’s core technology.
You will be based in Natick, MA and report to the Reliability Manager.
Primary responsibilities:
• Design and execute a wide-range of tests/inspections/monitoring related to water program
• Research and develop to determine sources of contamination in balance of plant and cell components, improve water system performance and reliability for electrolyzer system operation; plan and implement improvements
• Plan, design, develop, and implement protocols that will ensure deionized water quality is maintained
•Evaluate the impacts of various contaminants and their concentrations
• Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations
•Develop mitigation strategies, top down or bottom up for contaminants and their impacts on electrochemical devices.
•Work with a cross-functional team, at various scales in order to maintain aquatic excellence
Basic Qualifications:
• You should have 2+ years of relevant experience in deionized water systems, determining sources of water contamination, design of experiments to quantify persistent trace contaminants, root cause analysis and failure mode identification, mitigation of contaminants, structure-function relationships
• BS, MS, PhD in Engineering or Science disciplines
• Previous experience working on various water analysis laboratory work (e.g. ICP-MS, ion chromatography, etc)
• Understanding of water chemistry
• Knowledge on water purification technologies and system operations
•Knowledge of electrochemistry a plus
• Prior experience in high purity facility preferred (e.g. biotech, semiconductor, nuclear) a plus
• Exhibits commitment to a safe, reliable, and efficient work environment
Compensation:
[Natick Zone] Water Quality Reliability Engineer (P2): $86,000 - $114,000 per year
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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