Mechanical Technician – Global Service Center

FuelCell Energy

Mechanical Technician performing diagnostics and repairs on fuel cell power generating equipment in Torrington, CT. Requires A.S.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeTorrington • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs disassembly, repair, overhaul, and refurbishment of fuel cell power generating equipment and associated system components while adhering to safety and quality standards.
Performs mechanical and electrical testing and analysis of power generating equipment using proper tools for maintenance, testing, and calibration of repaired products.
Performs diagnostics on mechanical hardware and software using established procedures.
Prepares and maintains documentation such as inventory of parts, cost reduction efforts, equipment maintenance, and other records.
Communicates effectively both internally and externally as authorized regarding technical issues and product repairs.
Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A.S. degree or trade school certificate in electronics, engineering, manufacturing technology, or a related area is preferred; a high school diploma and 5 years of applicable experience may be substituted.
Minimum of 3 years working with industrial equipment (large power generating equipment a plus).
Basic mechanical skills and experience with most hand tools, portable power tools and test equipment (multi-meter / thermocouple reader).
Experience with material handling equipment is a plus.
Be able to read engineering blueprints and follow written and verbal work instructions.
Possess good verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills to work in a team environment.
Computer skills, including the use of MS-Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Welding, fabrication and Fork Truck experience and/or license a plus.
Electrical or instrumentation background a plus.
QC or measurement experience a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time, domestically and internationally, including Asia.
May be required to travel for six consecutive weeks at a time, 3 times a year.
Must be physically fit to qualify for and able to wear a respirator throughout the course of employment.
Be able and willing to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hats, respirators, and other PPE as required.
Must be willing to work periods of rotating shifts, typically 10 hours in duration, during critical work cycles.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Mechanical SkillsElectrical BackgroundInstrumentation BackgroundDiagnostics On Mechanical HardwareCost Reduction EffortsQuality Control ExperienceCalibration Of Repaired ProductsUse Of Hand ToolsUse Of Portable Power ToolsUse Of Test Equipment

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration

Certifications

Trade School CertificateFork Truck License