Mechanical Engineer

FuelCell Energy

Mechanical Engineer supporting product design and manufacturability of fuel cell components for FuelCell Energy. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve design and manufacturing processes.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeDanbury • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the design and development of fuel cell components and sub-systems
Perform testing and analysis to better understand system performance and identify improvements
Assist in materials testing and verification of mechanical properties
Work closely with manufacturing to ensure designs are correctly implemented in production
Update and maintain design drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation
Participate in design reviews, engineering changes, and validation testing for new or updated products
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing
Support ongoing projects, product improvements, and quality investigations
Assist in improving manufacturing processes (documentation, basic risk assessments, and process reviews)
Act as a liaison between design engineering and manufacturing when needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field
Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Good written and verbal communication skills
Hands-on mechanical aptitude and willingness to work in a manufacturing environment
Motivation to learn, grow, and take initiative
Ability to work effectively in a team setting

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
company-paid life/disability insurance
401(k) plan
employee stock purchase plan
generous paid leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

fuel cell componentsmechanical properties testingdesign drawingsengineering documentationdesign reviewsvalidation testingmanufacturing processesrisk assessmentsprocess reviews

Soft Skills

problem-solvingattention to detailwritten communicationverbal communicationmechanical aptitudemotivation to learnteamwork

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering