Scientist / Engineer: Fuel Cell MEA Manufacturing R&D

Scientist / Engineer: Fuel Cell MEA Manufacturing R&D

Listing reference: minte_000398

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 16 February 2026

Position summary

Industry: Scientific, Research & Development

Job category: Chemistry, Physics and Biology

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

IntroductionMintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Scientist / Engineer to develop fuel cell MEAs for high volume production. The incumbent will form part of a team developing fuel cell MEAs which will lead to product development and manufacturing activities at Mintek. Experience in fuel cell &/electrolyser catalyst and MEA is required. Knowledge of electrochemistry, electrochemical processes technology, precious metals heterogeneous catalysis, or electro/catalyst preparation will be an advantage.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Contribute as part of a team to the develop methods for MEA preparation through roll-to-roll coating.
• Undertake research to develop new ink formulations for high volume MEA production.
• Conduct MEA and stack performance testing.
• Undertake pilot production of certain MEA and fuel cell &/electrolyser catalysts products.
• Ensure that projects are executed on time and within budget.
• Ensure that SHEQ procedures are strictly adhered to and that project work is executed with maximumoverall technical efficiency.
• Actively participate in the training, guidance and motivation of junior staff. Participate in team debatesand technical decisions.
• Produce professional reports, papers and presentations at local and international conferences.
• Identify opportunities for technology development and commercialisation.
• Keep up-to-date at a professional level with technology and business developments that are relevant tothe division's interests.
• Demonstrate through behaviour the values and vision of Mintek.

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years' experience in knowledge and understanding of PEMFC &/PEMWE electrocatalyst and MEA development, preparation, fabrication, characterisation and testing methodologies
• Knowledge or experience with SHEQ systems
• Must be computer literate

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum: MSc/MEng. In Chemistry/Chemical engineering or relevant.
• Ideally, a PhD in Chemistry/Chemical engineering or relevant.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Be able to work in a team.
• Excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail, ability to follow up and take initiative.