Research Engineer – Electrolysis and Fuel Cell Experiments

Company Description

The Bosch Group operates in most countries in the world. With over 400,000 associates, a career at Bosch offers a chance to grow an exceptional career in an environment that values diversity, initiative, and a drive for results.

If you are interested in working on the cutting-edge of technology, working at Bosch Research is the place for you! We are committed to quality at Bosch. Our environment celebrates diversity and promotes career progression. We seek highly skilled, creative, results-oriented people who can look at technology from a new perspective and provide surprising insight. We are looking for candidates who want to shape and drive innovation at Bosch.

Job Description

The Research Engineer will diagnose and hypothesize aging mechanisms in polymer electrolyte membrane electrolysis cells based on available experimental data. In this position, you will design and perform operando, electrochemical, and postmortem experiments for diagnosing aging and optimizing lifetime. To support the interpretation, you may perform a variety of postmortem analyses (scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Raman microscopy, etc.), to inform and parameterize electrolysis aging models. You will also identify, and design new experiments required to elucidate and validate aging models.

Primary responsibilities:

• Research in the degradation mechanisms present in electrolysis cells and appropriate mitigation strategies
• Degradation and performance testing of cells and materials for polymer electrolyte membrane electrolysis
• Electrochemical and physical characterization of electrolysis cells and materials
• Development of diagnostic tests indicative of aging modes
• Collaboration with other experimentalists and modelers in the team as well as academic and national laboratory partners

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemistry
• The candidate should have a proven research track record and experience in electrochemistry, preferably electrolysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with physical and chemical characterization methods is a plus.
• Autonomy, attention to detail, flexibility, creativity, excellent communication, and teamwork skills.

Additional Information

BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce – EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

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The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $125,000 - $155,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc. Your Recruiter can share more details about the specific salary range for this position during the interview process.

In addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses. Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: https://www.myboschbenefits.com/public/welcome. Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.