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Summary Report for:
17-2141.01 - Fuel Cell Engineers

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

This title represents an occupation for which data collection is currently underway.

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Tasks

  • Design fuel cell systems, subsystems, stacks, assemblies, or components, such as electric traction motors and power electronics.
  • Analyze fuel cell or related test data, using statistical software.
  • Calculate the efficiency and power output of a fuel cell system or process.
  • Characterize component and fuel cell performances by generating operating maps, defining operating conditions, identifying design refinements, or executing durability assessments.
  • Conduct fuel cell testing projects, using fuel cell test stations, analytical instruments, or electrochemical diagnostics, such as cyclic voltammetry, impedance spectroscopy, and hydrogen pumps.
  • Conduct post-service or failure analyses, using electromechanical diagnostic principles and procedures.
  • Design or implement fuel cell testing or development programs.
  • Develop fuel cell materials and fuel cell test equipment.
  • Fabricate prototypes of fuel cell components, assemblies, stacks, or systems.
  • Identify and define the vehicle and system integration challenges for fuel cell vehicles.

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Wages & Employment Trends

National

Median wages data collected from Mechanical Engineers.
Employment data collected from Mechanical Engineers.
Industry data collected from Mechanical Engineers.

Median wages (2008) $36.02 hourly, $74,920 annual
Employment (2008) 239,000 employees
Projected growth (2008-2018) Slower than average (3% to 6%) Slower than average (3% to 6%)
Projected job openings (2008-2018) 75,700
Top industries (2008)

State & National

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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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Sources of Additional Information

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  • Engineers external site. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition.

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