Neah Power Systems is a micro fuel cell development company using a patent-pending, silicon-based design to provide long-lasting, efficient, and safe power solutions for portable electronic devices, including notebook PCs and other power-hungry computer, entertainment, and communications products. As an emerging leader in fuel cell technology and design, Neah Power Systems believes that its products will allow users to extend the operating time of their devices multiple times beyond that of conventional batteries.

The company is based in the greater Seattle, Washington, region. All applicants must have an energetic, entrepreneurial spirit and be able to work well in a fast-paced team environment. The ability to easily learn new skills and apply them to novel situations is of critical importance. Neah Power Systems offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package (including stock options), challenging assignments involving leading-edge technologies all in a great work environment with a small company atmosphere.

Positions

Title: Fuel Cell/Systems Engineer

Overall Responsibilities

Perform as an integral team member in the development of stand-alone portable power solutions in order to meet prototype and product development timelines. As a Systems Engineer in the Engineering group, responsibilities will include:

• Design and testing of various sub-systems and components
• Working with vendors on design and procurement of components
• Assembly and testing of systems and sub-systems
• Development and documentation of various testing stations and protocols
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment

Minimim Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years experience
• Good hands on/laboratory skills
• Good documentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Proficiency in Office applications

Desired Qualifications

• M.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Fuel cell systems
• PEM or DMFC fuel cells
• heat exchangers and heat transfer
• fluid transfer and pumps
• gas/liquid separation
• control systems and sensors
• MEMs processing and devices
• Math modeling/CFD experience
• C or C++ programming experience
• LabView experience
• CAD experience

Title: Lab Technician (full-time)

Job Description

The Lab Technician will process, execute and monitor while utilizing scientific principles to suggest solutions in the design and support of Neah Power products. The Lab Technician covers a variety of areas including testing, QA/QC and data control.

The position requires an associates degree or higher in science, technology or an engineering field and have 2 or more years of experience.

Required Skills/Education/Experience:

• Associate's degree or higher in science/technology/engineering field
• 2+ yrs experience
• Safe lab practices
• Proficient w/ MS Office
• Strong communication skills (oral & written)
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Work well in team environment
• Capable of working in a fast pace environment

Desired Skills/Education/Experience:

• BS degree in engineering or applied science
• Process development
• RCA/FMEA
• DOE
• Tool maintenance
• Tool calibration
• Database design
• Experience w/ AutoCAD or Solidworks
• Statistics
• MEMS experience

Title: Mechanical Designer

Job Description

Duties Include:

• Working with engineers to translate rough concepts into SolidWorks models for prototyping
• Converting existing drawings into SolidWorks models
• Creating complex system layouts from component and subsystem models
• Working with vendors to procure materials, machined parts, services
• Assisting with hands-on assignments in the lab, e.g. assembly, test, as needed

Requirements:

• Advanced SolidWorks user
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Experience with common manufacturing processes
• Experience with document control processes
• Strong hands-on skills
• Associates degree or higher
• Focused and capable of producing results
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible and decisive in solving problems in a fast-paced environment

Title: Process Engineer

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Supports process control of single fuel cell and fuel cell stacks to support Neah Powers fuel cell systems
• Helps guide the design, manufacture, and integration of stacks into system-ready assemblies using statistical process control, FMEA, DOE, and yield and root cause analysis
• Develops, specifies, troubleshoots and documents the process flow and infrastructure to support cell and stack design and testing

Requirements:

• Experience with MEMS and microfluidic engineering, or semiconductor/electronic packaging disciplines is preferred
• Must have experience with managing external vendors, equipment qualification, and soliciting RFP's
• Must have the ability to work both theoretically and in the lab as needed
• The qualified applicant will promote best practices in engineering and laboratory R&D

Title: Senior Engineering Technician

Job Description

Neah Power is seeking an individual with 5+ years of broad technician experience in an R&D or engineering environment. This position will require work ranging from support of simple engineering tasks to the testing of custom PCBs and simple circuit design. This position will require flexibility and willingness to learn new skills in a chemistry lab environment.

Specific Skills:

• Labview Programming Language: Must be very comfortable navigating and modifying pre-existing Labview code, as well as writing new programs to acquire data and control systems. Familiarity with data acquisition hardware and methods is also highly desired.
• Electronics: Position will require flexibility to support tasks ranging from simple cable assemblies to full custom PCB testing. Capacity to design and implement simple circuits with minimal direction desired.
• Mechanical: Some experience with mechanical design and assembly for basic lab fixtures and working with precision assemblies required.

Requirements:

• Associates degree or higher
• Strong hands-on skills
• Focused and capable of producing results
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be comfortable with self-directed tasks
• Flexible and decisive in solving problems in a fast-paced environment

Title: Systems Engineering Manager

Job Description

The Systems Engineering Manager will lead the systems engineering group in the development of stand-alone portable power solutions in order to meet prototype and product development timelines. Systems engineering covers a variety of technical areas including systems architecture and design, system modeling, component selection and qualification, controls development, product testing and data analysis.

The position requires a B.S. in chemical or mechanical engineering and 8 years of relevant experience; advanced degree(s) highly desirable. The Systems Engineering Manager will supervise and direct the work of others, and report to the VP of Engineering.

Responsibilities Include:

• Technical oversight on multidisciplinary projects
• Providing broad technical direction to lead engineers and staff technologists
• Project planning and implementation, including development of technical specifications, scheduling of tasks, and workforce planning
• Evaluating project requirements and engineering resources, and reallocating resources among engineering projects as necessary
• Working with marketing to identify new technical opportunities and develop new product lines and product improvements

Requirements:

• Fundamental understanding of fuel cell theory and operation, preferably PEM or DMFC
• 2 to 4 years experience in development, operation and testing of fuel cell systems, including fuel cell stacks, components and fueling subsystems
• 5+ years of systems engineering experience in multi-disciplinary product and technology development and commercialization
• Ability to effectively lead project teams and manage projects to successful conclusion
• Operate independently with a minimum of supervision
• Must be capable of prioritizing work and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organized, productive, self-motivated professional
• Integrity and a solid work ethic
• Experience with common CAE tools, e.g. CAD, FEA, and MS Office applications

How to Apply:

Please fax resume and cover letter to 425.483.8454, or e-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please use either Microsoft Word (.doc or .rtf) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format only. Subject line of email must read "Job Application" followed the by the title of the position for which you are applying.