AddressElectrolysis Test Engineer
Country/Region: AU
State: WA
City: Perth Airport
Job ID: 3471
About Us
Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Perth Airport
Roster: Monday to Friday
Green Hydrogen is the solution that the world needs now. At Fortescue, we know what it is going to take, and we are not intimidated by those that will stand in our way. We have the technology, the knowledge, the finance and, most importantly, the will to make it happen. The question is… do you want to be a part of the green energy revolution, to contribute to a better future?
The successful candidate will join the research and development laboratory in the Fortescue Hydrogen Systems team to participate in the development of water electrolysis technologies. Duties include reviewing and understanding test requirements, devising testing plans and procedures, designing prototypes and testing stations, hands-on building of electrolysers, executing test plans, data analysis and formal reporting of issues and findings.
Experience in a relevant field is not required, skills can be taught. You just need desire to learn new things and the confidence to move fast and be ready to innovate.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the R&D team in developing new and emerging water electrolysis technologies.
- Conceptualise, plan, and execute a testing framework to generate high-quality physiochemical test results using bench top electrolyser cell.
- Assembling, disassembling, and cleaning of the fabricated parts at specified stages during testing with exceptional attention to detail and integrity.
- Design, set up, and maintain bench scale water electrolysers testing stations.
- Develop robust testing strategy documents, reports, and procedures.
- Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary collaboration to provide feedback to SMEs and managers through analysis of test results.
- Participating in all lab activities including safety reviews, general lab maintenance, and inventory management.
- Adhering to all laboratory safety rules and regulations.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electrochemical engineering is highly regarded, but not essential.
- Strong hands-on experience in testing hardware system.
- Well-developed problem solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to solve problems in a measured and creative way.
- Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
- Understanding of basic laboratory techniques and safety data sheets.
Our Commitment
Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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