Full-Time
Process Engineer
Fourier
51-200 employees
Engineering clean energy solutions at scale
Compensation Overview
$150k - $210k/yr
Mountain View, CA, USA
In Person
Frequent travel to customer sites is required.
Bachelor's
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- A Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or equivalent is required.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in process engineering or system integration is required.
- Hands-on experience with gas and/or water piping, valve selection, and fluid handling systems is required.
- Experience developing and deploying novel chemical or electrochemical systems is required.
- A solid understanding of Process Safety Management requirements, including PHA, HAZID, and HAZOP, is required.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations, including API, ASME, OSHA, EPA, and NFPA, is required.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to execute under high-pressure situations are required.
- Willingness to frequently travel to customer sites is required.
- Experience with or willingness to manage product certification processes, such as UL and TÜV SÜD or similar, for hydrogen equipment is required.
- Lead and optimize the process design of Fourier proprietary electrolyzer equipment stack-ups and supporting systems.
- Design and prototype tools to aid system deployment and commissioning.
- Plan, integrate, and ensure system compatibility and startup at customer sites.
- Ensure that the Fourier electrolyzer equipment and processes meet and exceed customer and regulatory safety requirements and performance expectations.
- Collect and analyze process field data in partnership with the Software and Controls and Engineering teams to identify trends, intercept process issues, and improve system performance.
- Lead and rapidly troubleshoot engineering projects and resolve on-site issues using cross-functional problem-solving capabilities.
- Coordinate and oversee third-party certifications, such as UL and TÜV SÜD, for hydrogen systems, including preparation of documentation, test plans, and engagement with certifying bodies.
Fourier Earth provides engineering services and scalable clean energy solutions for governments, large corporations, and sustainability-focused organizations to shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy. It develops practical energy technologies and deploys them at scale through consulting, project delivery, and licensing of its proprietary technologies. It differentiates itself with hands-on, large-scale implementation and direct work with governments and major organizations, moving from planning to full deployment and licensing rather than focusing on small pilots. Its goal is to enable a global transition to affordable, distributable clean energy that reduces carbon footprints and benefits society.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$18.5M
Headquarters
Palo Alto, California
Founded
2022
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The India pilot opens a large market where grid reliability drives storage demand.
- Hiring across Mountain View and Hyderabad signals active engineering buildout, not retrenchment.
- Recent investor backing and public activity show continued momentum after stealth exit.
What critics are saying
- Plug Power, Air Liquide, and others sell proven electrolyzer stacks with larger balance sheets.
- Industrial pilots can stall after demonstrations; Fourier still lacks disclosed commercial deployments or revenue.
- Hydrogen economics remain brutal; one delayed customer win can starve Fourier before scale.
What makes Fourier unique
- Fourier's on-site hydrogen system targets generation and storage without pipelines or transport.
- April 2025’s $18.5M Series A from General Catalyst and Paramark funded manufacturing scale-up.
- June 2026 Gujarat pilot with Payal Industrial Park validates industrial, distributed hydrogen storage.
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Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -5%1 year growth
↓ -4%2 year growth
↑ 33%Emerging from stealth, Fourier has announced an $18.5M Series A funding round led by Paramark Ventures and General Catalyst to debut its on-site, on-demand hydrogen system - a game-changer in how clean energy is produced, stored, and distributed.