Salary Range
$50,000 to $100,000+Overview
Fuel cell engineers design, study, modify, and build fuel cell components, and work closely with fuel cell technicians who provide support on fuel cell projects. They use various analytical instruments and electromechanical diagnostics to conduct fuel cell testing on systems for transportation, stationary, or portable applications. There are about 6,550 people employed in the hydrogen and fuel cell supply chain in the Northeast, and 43 states across the country have fuel cell power plants.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Problem-Solving
Scientific
Technical
Career Ladder
Fuel Cell Engineering Manager or Executive
Fuel Cell Engineer
Fuel Cell Technician
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