Ayrton Energy’s mission is to propel the global shift towards sustainable energy with broad deployment of our cutting-edge hydrogen storage technology, reshaping hydrogen distribution to mirror the safety, simplicity, and efficiency of traditional fuels such as diesel or gasoline. As a part of this Ayrton is looking to hire a dynamic Electrical**/Controls**
Engineer to help develop our technology into a commercial product.

You will love this job if:

• You enjoy working on the frontier of energy systems technology development, where the answers aren't always clear, and you get to find new solutions to challenges being faced for the first time

• You have a demonstrated history of addressing complex technical problems with simple and cost-effective solutions

• You have the ability to
  identify the critical path and are willing to be hands-on to drive outcomes

• You have a passion for clean technology and a desire to develop products for a sustainable future

• You want to work in a collaborative and supportive team environment

Your Responsibilities:

• Specify and develop power, instrumentation and control systems for Ayrton Energy’s electrochemical hydrogen storage and transport technology

• Create and validate design requirements for components and electrical sub-systems of the reactor balance of plant

• Develop novel testing and diagnostics capability for product development and in-field monitoring

• Generate design documentation including circuit schematics, line diagrams, I/O lists and DFMEA to enable successful design review and fabrication

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support quality assurance, manufacturing and research and development.

• Support the development and protection of IP

• Collaborate with leadership team to define project goals, deliverables, budgets and timelines

Your Qualifications:

• Minimum undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or related field

• Minimum of 5 years proven experience in designing and developing electrical and mechatronic systems for electrochemical processes

• Experience specifying and sourcing high-current DC switched-mode power electronics

• Demonstrated capability to develop prototype designs into commercial products

• Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance related to fuel cell and electrolyzer technology

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex challenges into simple, actionable solutions

• Project management experience is considered an asset, particularly in coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines, and delivering technical milestones

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and able to work on-site at Ayrton Energy’s facility in Calgary

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement—your unique experience and perspective matter

At Ayrton We Value:

• Honesty and Candor – We are solving hard problems and look for diverse thought – challenging leadership is encouraged.

• Dependability – We value action over words and will empower you to get things done

• Be Kind – We are a team. Win together, lose together, learn together

We’re excited to find the right candidate to join our team full-time for the long term and are ready to hire as soon as we do! While we’re grateful for all interest, only those most closely aligned with the role will be contacted.

Ayrton is an equal opportunity employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion within our team. As a women-led venture, our company strives to provide a supportive atmosphere for under-represented individuals in business and STEM fields, including a focus on work-life balance and employee mental health.