Job description
FuelCell Energy is a global leader in decarbonizing power and producing hydrogen through our proprietary fuel cell technology. Our mission is to enable a world powered by clean energy. As an innovator and manufacturer of fuel cell clean power platforms, FuelCell Energy has the only technology in the world capable of capturing carbon from an external source and producing power at the same time. In addition, we offer the only technology in the world capable of producing hydrogen, power and water simultaneously.
The pay for this position ranges from $65000 - $80000.
We are seeking a Senior Technical Writer to create, plan, develop, write, and edit installation, operations, instructional, maintenance, and test procedures that support our products and operations.
Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains technical publications for commercial products, including business processes, procedures, policies, work instructions, and records.
- Partners with engineering and other technical teams to gather information, clarify requirements, and translate complex content into manuals and web-based documentation for technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Produces clear, accurate, and consistent materials that align with company documentation and quality standards.
- Maintains assigned documents and records within designated document management systems.
- Supports document release, issuance, and control processes to ensure accurate versioning and distribution to appropriate users.
Qualifications
Education: Associate degree or higher in engineering, technology, technical communication, English, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
Experience: +5 years of professional technical writing experience in a high-technology, engineering, or manufacturing environment. Experience developing and maintaining installation, operations, and maintenance documentation in partnership with engineering and maintenance teams is required.
Special Skills/Requirements
- Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and Adobe FrameMaker is required.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent command of written English, including grammar, usage, and editing.
- Strong keyboarding and document formatting skills.
- Familiarity with engineering documentation, technical applications, and document control processes.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint); experience with Photoshop is a plus.
- Experience with MasterControl or a comparable document management system is preferred.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
- This position is primarily sedentary and involves extended periods of writing, reviewing documentation, and working at a computer.
- Must be able to work in a production environment and observe processes for documentation and process-capture purposes.
- Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment in production areas, including safety glasses, safety shoes, and protective clothing or gloves, as needed.
- Ability to travel to and work at job sites up to 15% of the time.
Equal Opportunity Employer
FuelCell Energy is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and safe work environment for people of all backgrounds.
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.
The successful candidate is required to complete a drug screen, criminal background check, and employment and education verification.
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 860-496-2222. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.
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.
For more information about FuelCell Energy and our available openings, please visit our website: https://www.fuelcellenergy.com/careers
We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with FuelCell Energy. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay & benefits
About this role
About FuelCell Energy
Company Overview
FuelCell Energy, a publicly traded U.S. clean energy technology and manufacturing company
HeadquartersDanbury, CT, United States
Founded1969
SizeApproximately 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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