Lead Product Engineer, Hydrogen Storage

Linamar Corporation•Livonia, MI

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Lead Product Engineer - Hydrogen Storage will be responsible for leading hydrogen storage industrialization, regulatory and standards activities, guide future hydrogen application activities, and other work. The candidate must be technically strong, have in depth application knowledge of hydrogen storage systems, balance of plant (BoP) components and possess experience integrating these systems into real-world applications. Candidate must be a team player with interdisciplinary experience/expertise, and willing to work in a fast-paced environment. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Master's degree, PhD preferred in Electrical, Mechanical or equivalent Engineering Degree
Experience in Pressure Vessel design, testing, homologation activities, hydrogen preferred.
Minimum 8+ years' experience in hydrogen storage or balance of plant (BoP) systems
Strong Knowledge of composites, i.e. carbon fiber manufacturing, preferred
Knowledge of composite design and manufacturing best practices, preferred
Willing to travel 10-15% based on business needs
Demonstrated critical thinking and technical problem-solving ability
Experience leading a project with cross functional team members
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be a self-directed and motivated individual who is willing to accept responsibility.
Knowledge and experience with quality control methodologies
Must have excellent interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within and outside Linamar in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements in the facility’s geographic location and:
Lead product development of conformable hydrogen pressure vessels
Ensure conformable tanks meet applicable regulatory standards / requirements
Coordinate activities, assign tasks, publish meeting notes, document all findings and decisions
Create IP strategy and portfolio recommendations based on current and future scope of work
Establish and apply best practices from design to product launch, including supporting validation and regulatory testing
Conduct benchmark study of the competitor products and/or materials
Research industry and university advancements in composites
Support engineering team (Livonia) and manufacturing team (Guelph) when required, travel on-site if necessary
Conduct root cause analysis in coordination with Engineering/Manufacturing teams and identify fix(es) to resolve any issues
Providing subject matter expertise, mentoring, and help technical decisions