Is being a fuel cell engineer a good fit for you?
Designs and builds fuel cells, which make electricity from fuel, for vehicles, buildings and portable devices.
What the work involves
- Plans and runs experiments to test new materials and improve how fuel cells start up.
- Gives technical advice on developing and making fuel cell systems.
- Measures how fuel cells and their parts perform and finds ways to improve designs.
- Analyses fuel cell test data using statistics software.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and curious. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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