# Fuel Cell Engineers > Design, evaluate, modify, or construct fuel cell components or systems for transportation, stationary, or portable applications. - Code: 17-2141.01 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 17-2141) - Family: [Architecture & Engineering](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-17), one of its 59 occupations - Tasks: 26 tasks (25 core and 1 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-2141.01 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/17-2141.01.json ## What the work is made of 1. Plan or conduct experiments to validate new materials, optimize startup protocols, reduce conditioning time, or examine contaminant tolerance. Core task · Task 16408 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022 2. Provide technical consultation or direction related to the development or production of fuel cell systems. Core task · Task 16407 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022 3. Characterize component or fuel cell performances by generating operating maps, defining operating conditions, identifying design refinements, or executing durability assessments. Core task · Task 16417 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022 4. Plan or implement fuel cell cost reduction or product improvement projects in collaboration with other engineers, suppliers, support personnel, or customers. Core task · Task 19946 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022 5. Conduct fuel cell testing projects, using fuel cell test stations, analytical instruments, or electrochemical diagnostics, such as cyclic voltammetry or impedance spectroscopy. Core task · Task 19950 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022 6. Analyze fuel cell or related test data, using statistical software. Core task · Task 16419 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022 7. Conduct post-service or failure analyses, using electromechanical diagnostic principles or procedures. Core task · Task 16414 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022 8. Define specifications for fuel cell materials. Core task · Task 19951 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022 9. Recommend or implement changes to fuel cell system designs. Core task · Task 16406 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022 10. Validate design of fuel cells, fuel cell components, or fuel cell systems. Core task · Task 16403 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022 11. Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of new technology or competitive products. Core task · Task 16399 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022 12. Prepare test stations, instrumentation, or data acquisition systems for use in specific tests of fuel cell components or systems. Core task · Task 19945 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022 13. Develop fuel cell materials or fuel cell test equipment. Core task · Task 16413 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022 14. Fabricate prototypes of fuel cell components, assemblies, stacks, or systems. Core task · Task 16412 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022 15. Manage fuel cell battery hybrid system architecture, including sizing of components, such as fuel cells, energy storage units, or electric drives. Core task · Task 19949 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022 16. Design or implement fuel cell testing or development programs. Core task · Task 16415 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022 17. Write technical reports or proposals related to engineering projects. Core task · Task 16398 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022 18. Simulate or model fuel cell, motor, or other system information, using simulation software programs. Core task · Task 16405 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022 19. Design fuel cell systems, subsystems, stacks, assemblies, or components, such as electric traction motors or power electronics. Core task · Task 16420 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022 20. Identify or define vehicle and system integration challenges for fuel cell vehicles. Core task · Task 16411 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022 21. Calculate the efficiency or power output of a fuel cell system or process. Core task · Task 16418 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022 22. Coordinate fuel cell engineering or test schedules with departments outside engineering, such as manufacturing. Core task · Task 19947 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022 23. Authorize release of fuel cell parts, components, or subsystems for production. Core task · Task 19948 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022 24. Evaluate the power output, system cost, or environmental impact of new hydrogen or non-hydrogen fuel cell system designs. Core task · Task 19953 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022 25. Integrate electric drive subsystems with other vehicle systems to optimize performance or mitigate faults. Core task · Task 16410 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022 26. Develop or evaluate systems or methods of hydrogen storage for fuel cell applications. Supplemental task · Task 19952 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022 ## More in Architecture & Engineering - [Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-3021.00): 11 tasks - [Aerospace Engineers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-2011.00): 16 tasks - [Agricultural Engineers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-2021.00): 14 tasks - [Architects, Except Landscape and Naval](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-1011.00): 24 tasks - [Architectural and Civil Drafters](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-3011.00): 28 tasks - [Automotive Engineering Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-3027.01): 18 tasks - [Automotive Engineers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-2141.02): 25 tasks - [Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-2031.00): 30 tasks - [Calibration Technologists and Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-3028.00): 15 tasks - 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