FTXT Canada is committed to developing world class hydrogen fuel cell products. FTXT has a global multicultural team with R&D centers in Shanghai, Baoding, and Canada. This position is in Greater Vancouver, BC, at FTXT’s fuel cell stack center of excellence. FTXT offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package with a culture of innovation. FTXT has an immediate and exciting opportunity for a full-time GDL Specialist. The successful candidate will report to the Chief Technical Officer and perform a variety of key roles within a 30-person team in 2022, growing to 50-100 people in the next 5 years.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and qualification of GDL (gas diffusion backing and MPL) component

• Gather, develop, and verify design specifications and customer requirements

• Collaboratively work with MEA and other component expertise to support the development of fuel cell stacks

• Develop new tools, test protocols, and procedures

• Develop material characterization data sets and models to predict component performance, reliability, and lifetime under stack assembly and operating conditions

• Evaluate materials, perform tests, and analyze data to support component selection and suppliers

• Prepare, present, update, release, and maintain relevant documentation for various reviews (design, technical, project, etc.) and weekly meetings

• Stay up to date on relevant global developments and look for opportunities to leverage the information and continuously improve products and best practices

• Build rapport with suppliers, customers, and team members and communicate timely information, needs, and wants

• Support and periodically contribute to creating IP portfolio

• Take initiatives and leads on various project tasks and activities and ensure they stay on track and meet the technical objectives, budget, and timeline

• Follow all company and departmental procedures, policies, and guidelines, including directions provided by senior colleagues and supervisor

Qualifications:

• Relevant bachelor's degree in science or engineering (e.g. Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering). Prefer a relevant Master's degree or Ph.D.

• 10+ years of experience in relevant in fuel cell industry

• Expertise in GDL materials, processes, evaluation, modeling, electrochemistry, testing, characterization, and failure analysis

• Strong automotive experience and understanding of IATF 

• Exceptional communication skills with the proven ability to communicate with all levels of an organization

• Enjoy working in a multi-functional, multi-geographical, and multi-cultural team environment

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office software

• Strong initiative and analytical skills

• Must be resourceful in resolving technical and day-to-day operational/business problems 

• Strong supplier management and relationship skills

• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Proven team player with the ability to interact effectively with a team, customers, and suppliers while representing the company professionally

FTXT is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. Applications can be sent to Rachel.Pang@ftxt-e.com.