Fuel Cell Development Engineer

Fuel Cell Development Engineer

We are looking for a passionate and innovative Fuel Cell Development Engineer to join our growing Hydrogen & Fuel Cell team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of advanced fuel cell and hydrogen energy systems, supporting projects from early concept development through system design, integration, validation, and industrial implementation. You will work in a multidisciplinary environment alongside experts in simulation, software, testing, and engineering to help shape the next generation of sustainable energy solutions.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define and develop system and subsystem requirements, functional architectures, and system layouts for fuel cell and hydrogen energy systems.
• Develop process concepts, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), functional P&IDs, heat and mass balances, and operating strategies.
• Perform system modelling and simulation of electrochemical energy systems using 0D/1D methods to support system design, performance assessment, and optimization.
• Derive component requirements and evaluate technical supplier data for fuel cell stacks, balance-of-plant (BoP) components, and associated process systems.
• Support industrial plant engineering and system integration activities across mechanical, electrical, software, and control engineering disciplines.
• Analyze test data, correlate simulation and measurement results, and support verification and validation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams involved in simulation, design, software development, testing, manufacturing engineering, and commissioning.
• Participate in technical design reviews, HAZOP and FMEA activities, integration workshops, and customer discussions.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering documentation, and customer presentations.
• Maintain and update technical documentation in AVL systems, including Integrity, AVL Powertrain Database, and AVL CRUISE M.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in systems engineering, process engineering, plant engineering, industrial energy systems, or related areas.
• Experience with industrial process plants, hydrogen technologies, fuel cells, electrolyzers, power generation systems, or similarly complex technical systems.
• Knowledge of requirements engineering, system architecture development, functional integration, and verification planning is considered an advantage.
• Familiarity with PFDs, P&IDs, heat and mass balance calculations, and process design methodologies.
• Experience with engineering and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, AVL CRUISE M, or equivalent modelling software is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured and solution-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in an international environment.
• Professional proficiency in English; German language skills are a strong advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally for project-related activities.

WE OFFER:

• Work in a young group with supportive, friendly atmosphere with dedicated induction-training period, mentor program and further technical,
• Hybrid working model (up to 60% home office),
• International working environment and experience, opportunity for business trips
• Develop solutions for the largest car manufacturers and their suppliers
• Private healthcare, accident insurance;
• Commuting expenses reimbursement, Carpooling bonus;
• Opportunities for personal and professional development;
• Dynamic team that values new ideas.

ABOUT AVL HUNGARY KFT.

AVL Hungary Kft., founded in 2002, has become a leading research and development center in almost all areas of powertrain systems in recent years by combining the 100-year tradition of the Hungarian vehicle industry and the innovative activities of the global company.

The Hungarian company's team of more than 500 professionals works in a high-tech development environment not only in the headquarters in Érd, but in Budapest, Zalaegerszeg and Kecskemét. The team is operating primarily in the fields of R&D - planning, simulation, testing, software development, calibration, and production planning.

The results of the work of our colleagues and the technical innovations created by AVL are used in passenger cars, heavy vehicles, construction machinery and ship industries of five continents: AVL Hungary participates in national and international projects, works with the most modern tools, and develops the powertrains of the future.

About AVL

AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. We provide concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.

Find out more: www.avl.com