Experience

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  Unilia (Canada) Fuel Cells, Inc.

  • Electrochemical Test Specialist

    • Oct 2018 - Nov 2023

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  AFCC Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation Corp. (AFCC)

  • Burnaby, British Columbia

  • Senior Test Technologist

    • Feb 2008 - Jun 2018
    • Burnaby, British Columbia

    • Commission and verify test stations. Write test automation scripts and macros as per customer requirements. • Generated test data by operating various test stations (3kW, 5kW, 8kW and 75kW, and module stations).• Performed life time durability tests on full stack modules to verify the validity of the product as per customer requirements. Evaluated and diagnosed data on a regular basis and reported the results to internal customers and OEM joint venture partners.• Experienced in solving technical challenges while operating fuel cell module, test station and the system components together as a single unit.• Participated in Preliminary Hazard Analysis brainstorm meetings to help identify safety risks and their mitigations for implementations.• Participated in problem solving teams to identify cause and effects for the rapid stack performance degradation observed during lifetime testing.• Responsible for SOP (standard operating procedure) documentation for validation and testing group.• Write final test reports, training manuals for stack operation, pre and post operational checklists.• Trained and mentored new employees to test the fuel cells in a safe and proper manner.• Received recognition award for outstanding performance and dedication to the highest standard of excellence for program execution.

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  Ballard Power Systems

  • Burnaby, British Columbia

  • Test Technologist

    • Mar 1998 - Jan 2008
    • Burnaby, British Columbia

    • Assembled fuel cells stacks in various sizes such as single cell, short stack, cell row and module.• Generate automated scripts for lifetime tests to facilitate improved test operational control to ensure the stressors were properly simulated during road operation. • Commissioned new 180kW test station for bus test. Executed lifetime durability test for bus module at 180kW test station.• Analyzed data regularly and data presentation to the customers. • Worked with product development and failure analysis teams to understand the failures and improve the product.• Executed freeze startup operation on fuel cell short stacks and modules. Identified challenges and found solutions for the freeze startup operation.