Fuel Cell Engineers

Employers

Fuel cell engineers work for a variety of industries and companies, including manufacturers of fuel cells and related technology, automotive manufacturers with hydrogen vehicle programs, merchant hydrogen producers, colleges and universities that conduct fuel cell and hydrogen research, and government agencies that conduct research in the field. For example, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's National Fuel Cell Technology Evaluation Center employs fuel cell engineers and related professionals. Most jobs require science and engineering backgrounds and prior experience in product and technology development.

Starting Out

Fuel cell engineers find jobs through their college’s career service offices, through contacts made via internships and other educational opportunities, and by applying to private companies and government agencies that develop and/or manufacture fuel cell technology. They may also receive job-search support and resources through professional associations such as the Association of Energy Engineers and the Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association.