About the role#
Ballard Power Systems is hiring a research co-op student for an 8-month term. You will join the MEA Engineering and Research team to assist in developing membrane electrode assembly components for current and future fuel cell products. This role offers hands-on experience with fuel cell technology and testing.
What you'll do#
- Measure and characterize component and material properties.
- Prepare test samples and keep test stations in working order.
- Run diagnostic testing procedures to evaluate fuel cell performance and durability.
- Perform accelerated stress testing and failure analysis to study degradation.
- Analyze test data and present your findings to the team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Engineering Physics, Integrated, or Electrical Engineering, as well as Chemistry or Physics programs.
- Ability to work in a laboratory setting with a high level of attention to detail.
- Proficiency in data analysis and presentation using Excel.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- A basic understanding of fuel cell operation is an asset.
- Programming knowledge, specifically Python or VBA, is considered an asset for project work.
Location & details#
- Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time position.
About Ballard Power Systems
Ballard Power Systems manufactures fuel cells and provides hydrogen energy solutions. The company operates as a public entity founded in 1979. Based in Burnaby, British Columbia, it employs 649 people. Its work supports heavy-duty mobility and stationary power applications across sectors like transportation, construction, and defense.
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