Key skills
AssemblyPythonSAP
About this role
Role Overview
- Ensure the timely and successful creation and release of CAD drawings, adhering to all Aerostack standards and configuration management requirements
- Deliver assigned sub-work packages on time and in full compliance with all project and Aerostack standards
- Drive the technical development of fuel cell stack components, parts, jigs, and tools
- Define, cascade, and manage requirements for stack components, parts, and for jigs and tools
- Create advanced, parameterized CAD models adhering to relevant standards, including mass and volume calculations, and perform assembly checks
- Define and/or perform mechanical analyses (including thermal, fluid-mechanical, structural, and electrical aspects) and dimensioning of parts
- Perform initial mechanical analyses (including thermal, fluid-mechanical, structural, and electrical aspects)
- Perform detailed tolerance calculations
- Prepare CAD models specifically for subsequent CAE calculations
- Apply relevant Aerostack and aeronautical standards and processes to the work
- Prepare and release manufacturing drawings and essential engineering documents, such as Bills of Material (BOM)
- Ensure adherence to the established part-numbering and release system
- Support configuration management and the maintenance and refinement of best practices within SAP
- Actively participate in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (D-FMEA) and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (P-FMEA), emphasizing quality and safety elements
- Coordinate the procurement, manufacture, and assembly of components, parts, and jigs and tools
- Propose and support Validation and Verification (V&V) activities
- Drive advancement of stack technology to achieve TRL 5 and beyond, supporting the industrialization of stack components
- Coordinate, control, monitor, and document sub-work packages
- Maintain close cooperation with the Component Responsible Engineer (CRE), project leads, and cross-functional partners (e.g., Supply Chain Management, Cost Engineering, Quality)
- Continuously improve engineering procedures, design guides, and methods
- Conduct patent and literature research relevant to fuel cell technology
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline
- While aerospace experience is a plus, candidates from the automotive, maritime, or commercial fuel cell sectors who are willing to adapt to aerospace standards are strongly encouraged to apply
- Expert in CAD-based design of bipolar plates
- Substantial professional background in fuel cell stack development
- Proficient with 3D-CAD tools (e.g., CATIA, 3DEXPERIENCE)
- Ability to understand and interpret results from FEM and CFD simulations
- Competence in programming (e.g., Python)
- Fluent proficiency in both English and German is required
Tech Stack
- Assembly
- Python
Benefits
- Challenging tasks involving unique services and products
- Pleasant working atmosphere in a professional, international environment
- Comprehensive onboarding included
- Extensive company training offerings (eLearning and classroom training)
- Flexible working hours
- Compatibility of work and family life
- Attractive compensation
- Company pension scheme
- Employee stock options
- Discounted car leasing
- Good access to public transport and local parking facilities
- On-site catering facilities