Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000Overview
Fuel cell technicians work on fuel cell systems that are used in transportation and for stationary and portable applications. They assemble and install fuel cells or fuel cell stacks, following assembly documents and schematics. They work closely with fuel cell engineers and other professionals to design, study, modify, and build fuel cell components. There are approximately 28,600 people employed in the U.S. fuel cell industry, according to the 2019 U.S. Energy and Employment Report from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Minimum Education Level
Associate's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Hands On
Problem-Solving
Technical
Career Ladder
Fuel Cell Technology Engineering Manager or Executive
Fuel Cell Technology Engineer
Fuel Cell Technology Technician
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