Main Responsibilities of a Fuel Cell Engineer at ZeroAvia
William's role as a Fuel Cell Engineer at ZeroAvia is incredibly diverse, encompassing "a bit of everything" from building a fuel cell testing lab—including "specking, ordering, and fabrication"—to collaborating with international partners and performing hands-on tasks. The position requires a wide range of skills, reflecting the dynamic nature of a developing technology.
Fuel Cell Technology, Engineering Design, Laboratory Work, Problem-Solving, Hands-on Experience
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William Williamson
Fuel Cell Engineer
ZeroAvia
University of Houston, University of Houston - Clear Lake, University of Texas at Dallas, University of Alabama, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Future Studies, Engineering Management (MS,MS)
Psychology
Aerospace, Aviation & Defense, Energy & Utilities
Research and Development (R&D)
Honors Student, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. William's role involves a wide range of tasks, from hands-on lab work to high-level design and planning.
2. He was responsible for building a fuel cell testing lab from the ground up, which included design, ordering equipment, and fabrication.
3. His work frequently involves collaboration with others, both within the company and internationally, highlighting the collaborative nature of engineering projects.
Transcript
What are your main responsibilities within your current role?
A bit of everything. When I first started in this role, we were building the capabilities we'd need for our first integrated fuel cell.
The first thing I did was build a fuel cell testing lab. This involved specifying, ordering, and fabricating equipment.
It was very much a hands-on and hands-off role. I could be sweeping the shop, designing something, or doing calculations to figure out how we'd get close before testing.
I might also be shopping, specifying a pump, or talking to someone in the UK about their experience. The scope of my work is extremely variable.
Basically, anything to do with a fuel cell or testing one falls under my responsibilities.