Test Engineer - Re-advert
Listing reference: nwu_000949
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 2 August 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Other: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY: POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS
FACULTY/ DIVISION: FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
VACANCY: TEST ENGINEER
PEROMNES GRADE: P10
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: TEMPORARY FIXED TERM
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Test engineer responsible for performing diagnostic testing and reporting in the area of PEM electrolyser systems. Assisting the Director of HySA Infrastructure in electrical support and general requests. The position is funded by DST external funding and is aligned with the focus of HySA CoC at NWU.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. DIAGNOSTIC TESTING & EVALUATION
- Perform Polarization curves (PC), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and other diagnostic testing of PEM electrolyser cells and short stacks.
- Evaluation of MEA and short stack performance, temperature, current distribution, and degradation evaluation.
- Testing of different catalyst coated membranes and gas diffusion layers.
2. ELECTROLYSER STACK ASSEMBLY
- Assembly of PEM MEA(s) and short stacks
3. REPORTING
- Report writing on electrolysis research and hold regular meetings.
- Keeping record of the performance evaluation of membranes from various suppliers.
4. PROJECT SUPPORT
- Provide electrical support and assistance across all HySA related projects as required.
5. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
- Maintenance of all diagnostic equipment, electrolyser test station, calibration of sensors or any other electronic equipment.
6. LOCAL / INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION WITH SUPPLIERS
- Establish communication with both local and international suppliers and identify the most dependable and cost-effective suppliers.
Minimum requirements
Qualification
- M. Eng. In Computer/Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Experience/s
- 2 years’ experience in development, integration, and validation of fuel cell vehicle systems.
- 2 years’ experience in fuel cell vehicle system integration.
- 2 years’ experience in integration of Lithium battery packs, battery management, and fuel cell stacks to power.
- 2 years’ experience in reviewing of electrical designs.
- 4 months’ experience in operating automatic water electrolysis test station.
- 1 week exposure to recent international formal training at least for a week in the area of hydrogen technologies (e.g., P-to-X).
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Microsoft Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
- Systems programming for automation (LabVIEW/Matlab/Python).
- Assembling of hardware for electrolysis.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Work in a team.
- Work under pressure with short deadlines.
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Christiaan Martinson: 018 299 4298
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Melissa Freeman: Melissa.Freeman@nwu.ac.za
CLOSING DATE: 02 August 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
