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Fuel Cell Engineers

Also known as: Alternative Energy Technician, Battery Technician, Design Cell Engineer, Director, Hydrogen Storage Engineering, Division Director, Engineering Professor, Fuel Cell Battery Technician, Fuel Cell Designer, Fuel Cell Engineer, Fuel Cell Systems Engineer

Design, evaluate, modify, or construct fuel cell components or systems for transportation, stationary, or portable applications.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree38%
Doctoral/Professional Degree33%
Level 1125%
Level 124%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None13%
3-6 months4%
6 months - 1 year8%
1-2 years29%
2-4 years25%
4-6 years8%
6-8 years8%
Over 10 years4%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None17%
Up to 1 month17%
1-3 months22%
3-6 months22%
6 months - 1 year9%
1-2 years13%

How AI Impacts Each Task

26 tasks analyzed

Conduct fuel cell testing projects, using fuel cell test stations, analytical instruments, or electrochemical diagnostics, such as cyclic voltammetry or impedance spectroscopy.

Risk: 43.0%AI: 40Time: 6%

Design or implement fuel cell testing or development programs.

Risk: 51.0%AI: 60Time: 5%

Authorize release of fuel cell parts, components, or subsystems for production.

Risk: 75.2%AI: 65Time: 2%

Write technical reports or proposals related to engineering projects.

Risk: 59.0%AI: 80Time: 5%

Plan or implement fuel cell cost reduction or product improvement projects in collaboration with other engineers, suppliers, support personnel, or customers.

Risk: 27.0%AI: 30Time: 4%

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Analytical ThinkingInnovationAttention to DetailIntegrityInitiativePersistenceAchievement/EffortCooperationDependabilityIndependenceLeadershipAdaptability/Flexibility

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$102,320

per year

Mean Wage

$110,080

per year

Employment

287K

workers

Wage Range

$68,740 - $161,240

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$68,740Median: $102,320$161,240
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