Electrical Applications Engineer, Product Mgmt. Last Updated Date: Feb 7, 2025 Location: East Hartford, CT, US, 06108 Company: HyAxiom Company Background HyAxiom is a leading provider of distributed generation fuel cell solutions, committed to delivering innovative and sustainable energy solutions to meet the growing demands of the data center market. We are dedicated to helping our clients achieve energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability through our innovative solutions. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sales Executive to join our team, with a specific focus on the data center market. This role is pivotal in driving our business growth by developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients in the data center sector, and by promoting our distributed generation solutions. As the HyAxiom product portfolio expands, the Sales Executive will assist with market entry by leveraging existing and new customer relationships. HyAxiom is looking for team members to represent the organization with our core values of people, sustainability, innovation, and integrity. Come join our Team today! Job Information We are looking for an experienced Electrical Applications Engineer with a specialized focus on integrating fuel cells into microgrid solutions for data centers. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, optimizing, and deploying microgrid systems that incorporate fuel cell technology as a primary or backup power source for data centers. You will work to create reliable, scalable, and sustainable power solutions that support the critical needs of data center operations. Role & Responsibility Fuel Cell Integration into Microgrids: Design and integrate fuel cell systems into microgrid architectures, ensuring seamless operation as a primary or backup power source within data center environments. Optimize fuel cell performance, efficiency, and scalability for high-demand applications Including integration of fuel cell-based microgrids with the existing electrical grid. Ensure proper synchronization, seamless transfer between grid-connected and islanded modes, and effective load management for data center operations. Fuel Cell Requirements Definition: Propose and support changes to the Fuel Cell Electrical systems to integrate with microgrid systems more easily. Microgrid System Design & Optimization: Work with Customers and Suppliers to develop and implement site specific microgrid systems that combine fuel cells, energy storage (e.g., batteries), renewable energy sources (e.g., solar), and conventional generators for data centers. Focus on reliability, redundancy, and optimal energy management. Proven experience with a commercial mindset: Managing customer expectations, providing technical support, and delivering complex energy solutions while identifying opportunities to bring additional value to the customer. Power Electronics & Control Systems: Work with power electronics, inverters, and controllers to convert, condition, and distribute power generated by fuel cells. Develop control strategies to ensure the efficient and coordinated operation of fuel cells with other energy sources in grid-connected or islanded modes. Role & Responsibility - continued Energy Management & Optimization: Develop and configure energy management systems (EMS) to optimize the operation of fuel cells, energy storage, and other generation sources. Ensure efficient energy flow, load balancing, and peak shaving to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency. Reliability & Redundancy Design: Ensure microgrid systems are fault-tolerant, resilient, and meet the high-availability needs of data centers. Implement redundancy strategies (e.g., N+1 configurations) for critical components such as fuel cells, energy storage, and inverters. Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with mechanical engineers, software engineers, and data center operations teams to ensure that the microgrid system is fully aligned with facility power requirements. Communicate effectively to ensure timely integration and deployment. Compliance & Safety Standards: Ensure that all fuel cell microgrid systems meet regulatory requirements, industry standards (e.g., IEEE, IEC), and safety protocols for energy systems and data centers. Keep updated on environmental regulations and sustainability goals for energy systems. Troubleshooting & System Support: Provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting for fuel cell-based microgrid systems. Perform regular performance optimization and address any system failures or efficiency issues that may arise. Job Requirements - Education, Experience & Certifications Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Renewable Energy, or a related field. Experience: + 5+ years of experience in designing microgrid or data center power systems. Knowledge of power systems, energy management, and renewable energy integration is required. + Understanding of internal data center needs a plus. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience with integrating renewable energy sources (e.g., solar, wind) and energy storage systems into microgrid solutions. + Hands-on experience with self-generation technology integration and real-time optimization in mission-critical environments like data centers. + Knowledge of cybersecurity for energy systems and best practices for securing fuel cell microgrid architectures. Certifications (Preferred): + Professional certifications related to renewable energy, microgrid systems, or energy management (e.g., NABCEP, IEEE) are a plus. + Familiarity with energy storage systems (e.g., lithium-ion batteries) and smart grid technologies is beneficial. Job Requirements - Skills Technical Skills: + Able to apply first principles logic and methods. + Strong background in power electronics, including inverters, converters, and controllers for fuel cell systems. + Experience with energy management systems (EMS) for real-time control and optimization of microgrid operations. + Understanding of microgrid operation and energy distribution in data center environments. Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: Excellent ability to analyze system performance, identify issues, and propose effective solutions to ensure high reliability, efficiency, and resilience of fuel cell-based microgrid systems. Communication & Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including data center operations, project managers, and other technical specialists. Other Work Environment: + Occasional travel to data center sites for system commissioning, integration, and troubleshooting. + Flexibility in work arrangements may be available depending on project requirements. All personal information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Questions can be addressed through the HR department at (860) 727-2200 or HR@Hyaxiom.com