O*NET-SOC 17-2141.01

Fuel Cell Engineers

Design, evaluate, modify, or construct fuel cell components or systems for transportation, stationary, or portable applications.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

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Plan or conduct experiments to validate new materials, optimize startup protocols, reduce conditioning time, or examine contaminant tolerance.Core16408
Provide technical consultation or direction related to the development or production of fuel cell systems.Core16407
Characterize component or fuel cell performances by generating operating maps, defining operating conditions, identifying design refinements, or executing durability assessments.Core16417
Plan or implement fuel cell cost reduction or product improvement projects in collaboration with other engineers, suppliers, support personnel, or customers.Core19946
Conduct fuel cell testing projects, using fuel cell test stations, analytical instruments, or electrochemical diagnostics, such as cyclic voltammetry or impedance spectroscopy.Core19950
Analyze fuel cell or related test data, using statistical software.Core16419
Conduct post-service or failure analyses, using electromechanical diagnostic principles or procedures.Core16414
Define specifications for fuel cell materials.Core19951
Recommend or implement changes to fuel cell system designs.Core16406
Validate design of fuel cells, fuel cell components, or fuel cell systems.Core16403
Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of new technology or competitive products.Core16399
Prepare test stations, instrumentation, or data acquisition systems for use in specific tests of fuel cell components or systems.Core19945
Develop fuel cell materials or fuel cell test equipment.Core16413
Fabricate prototypes of fuel cell components, assemblies, stacks, or systems.Core16412
Manage fuel cell battery hybrid system architecture, including sizing of components, such as fuel cells, energy storage units, or electric drives.Core19949
Design or implement fuel cell testing or development programs.Core16415
Write technical reports or proposals related to engineering projects.Core16398
Simulate or model fuel cell, motor, or other system information, using simulation software programs.Core16405
Design fuel cell systems, subsystems, stacks, assemblies, or components, such as electric traction motors or power electronics.Core16420
Identify or define vehicle and system integration challenges for fuel cell vehicles.Core16411
Calculate the efficiency or power output of a fuel cell system or process.Core16418
Coordinate fuel cell engineering or test schedules with departments outside engineering, such as manufacturing.Core19947
Authorize release of fuel cell parts, components, or subsystems for production.Core19948
Evaluate the power output, system cost, or environmental impact of new hydrogen or non-hydrogen fuel cell system designs.Core19953
Integrate electric drive subsystems with other vehicle systems to optimize performance or mitigate faults.Core16410
Develop or evaluate systems or methods of hydrogen storage for fuel cell applications.Supplemental19952

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 29 examples in 12 categories, 12 Hot Technology

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Analytical or scientific software

Ansoft Simplorer
Ansys Fluent
ASPEN PLUS
FactSage
Failure mode and effects analysis FMEA software
Gaussian GaussView
Gaussian software
GE Energy GateCycle
Maplesoft Maple
MathWorks SimulinkIn Demand
Minitab
Statistical software
The MathWorks MATLABHot TechnologyIn Demand
Wolfram Research Mathematica

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCADHot Technology

Development environment software

CHot Technology
National Instruments LabVIEW
Wind River Systems C/C++ Compiler Suite

Object or component oriented development software

C++Hot Technology
PythonHot TechnologyIn Demand

Data base user interface and query software

IBM Cloud
Oracle DatabaseHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Electronic mail software

Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Operating system software

Microsoft WindowsHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Industrial control software

Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Investigate the environmental impact of projects.
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Research energy production, use, or conservation.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Test green technologies or processes.
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Conduct validation tests of equipment or processes.
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Evaluate the characteristics of green technologies.
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Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze green technology design requirements.
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Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
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Conduct quantitative failure analyses of operational data.
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Analyze test or validation data.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Implement design or process improvements.
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Thinking Creatively

Design materials for industrial or commercial applications.
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Design energy-efficient vehicles or vehicle components.
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Design alternative energy systems.
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Devise research or testing protocols.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Update technical knowledge.
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Prepare detailed work plans.
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Controlling Machines and Processes

Operate industrial equipment.
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Determine design criteria or specifications.
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Create models of engineering designs or methods.
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Create physical models or prototypes.
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Develop technical methods or processes.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare technical reports for internal use.
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Prepare proposal documents.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Coordinate activities with suppliers, contractors, clients, or other departments.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Provide technical guidance to other personnel.
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Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 28

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

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No NICE work role maps to this job.