Summary Report for:
17-3029.10 - Fuel Cell Technicians
Install, operate, and maintain integrated fuel cell systems in transportation, stationary, or portable applications.
This title represents an occupation for which data collection is currently underway.
Tasks
- Assemble fuel cells or fuel cell stacks according to mechanical or electrical assembly documents or schematics.
- Test fuel cells or fuel cell stacks, using complex electronic equipment.
- Build prototypes, following engineering specifications.
- Calibrate equipment used for fuel cell testing.
- Collect and maintain fuel cell test data.
- Document or analyze fuel cell test data using spreadsheets or other computer software.
- Perform routine and preventive maintenance on test equipment.
- Report results of fuel cell test results.
- Build or test electrical systems, making electrical calculations as needed.
- Build or test power plant systems, including pumps, blowers, heat exchangers, or sensors.
Wages & Employment Trends
National
Median wages data collected from Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other.
Employment data collected from Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other.
| Median wages (2008) | $27.33 hourly, $56,850 annual |
| Employment (2006) | 82,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) | 
Little or no change (-2% to 2%)
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| Projected need (2006-2016) | 18,000 additional employees |
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008 wage data
and 2006-2016 employment projections
.
"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2006-2016). "Projected need" represents job openings due to growth and net replacement.