System Design Applied Scientist

4 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Ballard Full time

The Ballard team in Burnaby, British Columbia is searching for a The Systems Design Applied Scientist will play a key role in profitably delivering innovative clean energy solutions to our customers by providing engineering guidance and support in the development and deployment of fuel cell systems.

This position requires a view of the system that encompasses not only system design, but logistics associated with field deployment, production, customer experience and continuation engineering. This position will require constant attention to parallel design efforts to ensure they converge on the intended system design in the face of changing requirements. Effective communication with engineering resources in other countries and time zones will be required. 

Responsibilities:

Develop requirements documentation including product specification, product requirements and system requirements documentation. Determine and define sub-system interfaces to optimize different aspects of the system such as field serviceability, system reliability and cost distribution. Work with customers during all product lifecycle phases to ensure effective requirements and quality alignment. Perform trade-off studies for different system configurations and operating strategies. Perform gap analysis between system requirements and marketing/product requirements. Provide technical consultation to engineering group on balance-of-plant (BOP) components where suitability for certain applications is concerned. Participate in entire product lifecycle from prototype to production including engineering design reviews. Create process & instrumentation diagrams. Correlate lab testing to field conditions to make useful comparison and predictions.

  Required Skills and Experience:

Degree in systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electro-mechanical engineering or a related field 3+ years experience in relevant industry or graduate degree Experience in both industrial and product development settings. Strong understanding of structural design, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid flow design and/or selection of mechanical components. Preferred to have knowledge or experience with fuel cell technology. Experience with DFMEA. Experience with Process & Instrumentation Diagrams. Broad understanding of hydraulic, chemical, and electrical processes. Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions to meet cost and functional requirements. Strong attention to detail with excellent written / verbal communication skills. Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

The typical hiring range for this position is CAD$75,000 - CAD$100,000 per annum. In determining total compensation, Ballard considers many factors, including the successful Candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, experience, position location, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual short-term and long-term bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements. 

As a Ballard employee, we want you to feel valued and appreciated for your efforts. That’s why we offer a competitive benefits package in addition to a performance-driven compensation philosophy. From bonuses to benefits, our people work hard and we believe they should be rewarded for it. 

• Extended health and dental benefits, and employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan matching
• Onsite fitness facility & yoga classes
• Extensive learning opportunities, catalog of development course offerings
• People networks and mentorship programs (to name a few) 

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Our Values
Listen & Deliver | Quality. Always. | Inspire Excellence | Row Together | Own It

Ballard values diversity in the workplace and is committed to Employment Equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.


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