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Process Operator I

Join FuelCell Energy in Torrington, Connecticut as a Process Operator I. This role involves hands-on manufacturing of fuel cell components in a climate-controlled facility. Benefit from comprehensive training, a supportive team environment, and competitive benefits including medical and 401(k).

On-site Full time UTC-04:00 Updated 94 days ago

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FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCEL) is a global leader in developing environmentally responsible distributed baseload power solutions through our proprietary fuel cell technology. We develop turn-key distributed power generation solutions and operate and provide comprehensive services for the life of the power plant. We are working to expand the proprietary technologies that we have developed over the past five decades into new products, markets and geographies. Our mission and purpose remains to utilize our proprietary, state-of-the- art fuel cell power plants to reduce the global environmental footprint of baseload power generation by providing environmentally responsible solutions for reliable electrical power, hot water, steam, chilling, hydrogen, microgrid applications, and carbon capture and, in so doing, drive demand for our products and services, thus realizing positive stockholder returns. Our fuel cell solution is a clean, efficient alternative to traditional combustion-based power generation and is complementary to an energy mix consisting of intermittent sources of energy, such as solar and wind turbines. Our systems answer the needs of diverse customers across several markets, including utility companies, municipalities, universities, hospitals, government entities and a variety of industrial and commercial enterprises. We provide solutions for various applications, including utility-scale distributed generation, on-site power generation and combined heat and power, with the differentiating ability to do so utilizing multiple sources of fuel including natural gas, Renewable Biogas (i.e., landfill gas, anaerobic digester gas), propane and various blends of such fuels. Our multi-fuel source capability is significantly enhanced by our proprietary gas-clean-up skid.

Primary Function

Based out of our recently expanded, climate controlled manufacturing facility Process Operators work primarily in teams within specified manufacturing process areas. They are responsible for the manufacture and assembly of our specialized Fuel Cell components.

Process Operators will receive on the job training to perform a variety of hands-on, manual, semi-automated and automated processes requiring a high degree of precision and quality. This position offers varied and rotating work assignments consisting of multiple tasks as well as cross training between jobs and departments.

Expectations

  • Report to work on time, ready and willing to learn.
  • Follow detailed work instructions (WI) and operator control procedures (OCP) to meet quality and production requirements.
  • Have a sense of responsibility, pride and ownership for your work.
  • Operate every day in a safe manner, following all safety protocols so that you leave work in the same condition you arrive every day.
  • Interact and communicate in a positive and respectful manner with all coworkers, managers, and internal/external customers.
  • Support and be supported by your teammates in all aspects of the operation.
  • Participate in and contribute to process improvements.
  • Demonstrate willingness to perform other duties as assigned, including working overtime when necessary.

Qualifications

  • Minimum HS Diploma or GED required. Trade School or Military experience is a plus.
  • 1+ years of previous manufacturing experience strongly preferred; experience working in warehouse, construction or other fast-paced, 'on your feet' environment will also be considered.
  • Proven track record of good attendance and reporting to work on time as scheduled.
  • Ability to follow work directions, as provided, verbally and in written form (in English).
  • Ability to learn to use electronically controlled equipment and precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, etc. Computer skills helpful.
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team-based environment.
  • Attention to detail.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

  • Lifting, pushing, pulling and placement of manufacturing parts on a repeated basis, which may have a weight of up to 25 lbs. (or more with assistance).
  • Ability to remain on feet and move from area to area within the Plant for a minimum period of eight (8) hours, with designated breaks (no tasks allow operators to sit while being performed).
  • Ability to perform repetitive motion tasks with full range of motion with both hands/arms: motions include circular, up and down, back and forth, side to side and overhead.
  • Ability to work with, and around, chemicals, including but not limited to nickel based compounds, adhesives and solvent.
  • Be able and willing to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hats, respirator, and other PPE as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Vet/Disability.

We offer a competitive compensation package as well as comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life/disability insurance, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan and generous paid leave.

Employment with FCE is subject to pre-employment drug-screen and background investigation.

FuelCell Energy, Inc. is committed to ensuring that its application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all U.S. job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.

If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please send an email with your resume to [email protected] or contact us by calling 203-205-2070.

NOTE: This dedicated phone line and email address are designed exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be acknowledged. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

No agency submissions please. Resumes submitted to any FuelCell Energy employee without a current, signed and valid contract in place with the FuelCell Energy Recruiting team for this position will become the property of FuelCell Energy and no agency fees will be paid.

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US$46,800–79,520 annually
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About this role

Posted
1 Jul 2026
Updated
1 Jul 2026
Job type
Full time
Workplace
On-site
Sectors
Working hours
UTC-04:00
Experience
1+ years of manufacturing experience preferred

About FuelCell Energy

Company Overview

Name

FuelCell Energy, a publicly traded U.S. clean energy technology and manufacturing company

Headquarters

Danbury, CT, United States

Founded

1969

Size

Approximately 50 employees in the U.S. with expanding manufacturing operations and a revenue of $35.6 million in Q2 fiscal 2026 (source: investor.fce.com)

What They Do

FuelCell Energy specializes in designing, manufacturing, installing, operating, and servicing large-scale stationary fuel cell platforms that generate electricity directly at the point of use, focusing on proprietary molten carbonate fuel cell technology (source: sec.gov). Their commercial offerings target continuous baseload power solutions for mission-critical applications such as data centers, industrial sites, utilities, and distributed generation customers, emphasizing modular, utility-scale installations with standardized 1.25 MW, 2.5 MW, and 12.5 MW power blocks designed to accelerate deployment timelines (source: investor.fce.com). Beyond power generation, the company also provides carbon capture and hydrogen-related solutions, including local hydrogen production for transportation and industry, and long-duration energy storage capabilities (source: investor.fce.com). Their technology uniquely integrates carbon capture from external sources while simultaneously producing power, hydrogen, and water, positioning them as a leader in emissions management and clean energy innovation (source: linkedin.com).

Projects & Track Record

FuelCell Energy’s notable project portfolio includes the Gyeonggi Green Energy fuel cell power plant in Hwaseong-si, Korea, where they delivered and commissioned six fuel cell modules contributing to a 58.8 MW platform, with prior deliveries of eight modules underscoring ongoing operational support and service revenue (source: sec.gov). In 2026, the company aggressively expanded into data center power solutions, launching standardized 1.25 MW, 2.5 MW, and 12.5 MW product blocks and increasing manufacturing capacity at their Torrington, Connecticut facility from approximately 100 MW toward 350 MW, with plans to reach 500 MW annualized production capacity by mid-2028 (source: investor.fce.com). Their first Capacity Reservation Agreement with a major data center operator for a 75 MW project in Texas and a $2.4 billion awarded backlog related to Fit Energy’s option to purchase up to 350 MW of fuel cell systems highlight their growing market footprint (source: investor.fce.com). Additionally, partnerships with Siemens to explore scalable fuel cell power solutions and with SDC to deploy up to 450 MW of fuel cells globally for data centers demonstrate their strategic collaborations in industrial and utility sectors (source: investor.fce.com). The delivery of carbon capture modules to ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company in Rotterdam further exemplifies their leadership in carbon management technologies (source: investor.fce.com).

Recent Developments

In 2026, FuelCell Energy made significant strides in scaling their data center power solutions, announcing a packaged 12.5 MW utility-grade power block and plans to expand manufacturing capacity at their Torrington facility, aiming for a $200 million expansion to increase annualized production toward 500 MW (source: investor.fce.com). Their Q2 fiscal 2026 results reported $35.6 million in revenue and a backlog of $1.14 billion, reflecting strong market demand and execution progress on key projects including Torrington expansion and carbon capture modules for Rotterdam (source: investor.fce.com). The company announced a collaboration with Siemens in July 2026 to explore scalable fuel cell power solutions and secured its first data-center capacity reservation agreement in Texas in September 2026, alongside expanding its awarded backlog by $2.4 billion and continuing the Torrington manufacturing expansion (source: investor.fce.com).

Working There

FuelCell Energy offers career opportunities across a range of technical and operational roles including engineering, plant operations, environmental health and safety, systems integration, manufacturing, and solutions engineering, with key office and manufacturing locations in Danbury and Torrington, Connecticut (source: linkedin.com). The company’s workforce is mission-driven, focused on problem-solving and deploying advanced fuel cell power systems for critical customers such as hospitals, universities, advanced manufacturing, technology facilities, and data centers (source: linkedin.com). With approximately 50 employees and around 46,000 followers on LinkedIn, FuelCell Energy maintains a technical workplace culture emphasizing innovation and sustainability (source: linkedin.com). The company provides job accommodation contacts and encourages diverse talent acquisition, reflecting a supportive and inclusive environment (source: linkedin.com).

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