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About the Role
We are seeking a Principal Engineer for Fuel Cell System Testing to test and validate fuel cell systems, develop test methods, and evaluate state-of-the-art fuel cell technology. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and provide feedback for product improvements and long-term vision.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive understanding of product and technology roadmap; plan testing and validation strategies for fuel cell systems.
- Develop and execute test plans and protocols to evaluate fuel cell system performance, new materials, and technology.
- Lead design verification and product validation.
- Perform parameter characterization, conduct sensitivity testing, and construct and run DOEs to optimize operating conditions.
- Conduct durability and accelerated stress tests to identify failure modes and diagnostic parameters for life prediction.
- Conduct shock and vibration testing and environmental testing to support product safety and certification.
- Continuously improve data analysis procedures, testing systems and protocols, equipment, and test setups.
- Troubleshoot equipment and automate operations as needed.
- Document and analyze failures using 8D, root cause analysis, and statistical methods.
- Coach and mentor team members on test strategy, methods, test setups, data analysis, and reporting.
- Participate in design reviews supporting new product development and changes to existing products.
- Manage multiple projects with a focus on delivering high-quality results on schedule.
- Travel to customer locations, vendors, and suppliers to perform technical functions including repair and troubleshooting as required (up to 10%).
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM Field, Engineering preferred.
- 10+ years of relevant work experience in a technology manufacturing environment.
- Deep expertise in instrumentation hardware and diagnostics across thermal, fluidics, structural, and electrochemical aspects of a product.
- Thorough grounding in underlying engineering fundamentals.
- Strong hands-on lab/test experience, including operating test stations using LabVIEW or similar software.
- Previous experience testing products for certification and compliance to SAE and ISO standards.
- Experience developing, testing, and commercializing technically complex products such as fuel cells, flow batteries, or similar.
- Working knowledge of fuel cell and fuel cell system failure modes.
- Proficiency in MATLAB, VBA, Python, or similar tools for data analysis and modeling.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects with excellent follow-through and attention to detail.
Skills
- LabVIEW
- MATLAB
- VBA
- Python
- Data analysis
- Modeling
- Instrumentation hardware
- Diagnostics
- Thermal
- Fluidics
- Structural
- Electrochemical
- Engineering fundamentals
- Test stations
- Certification testing
- Compliance testing
- SAE standards
- ISO standards
- Fuel cell systems
- Flow batteries
- Failure mode analysis
- 8D analysis
- Root cause analysis
- Statistical methods
- Design verification
- Product validation
- Parameter characterization
- Sensitivity testing
- DOEs
- Durability testing
- Accelerated stress testing
- Life prediction
- Shock testing
- Vibration testing
- Environmental testing
- Thermal cycling
- Freeze-thaw testing
- Cold start testing
- Data analysis procedures
- Testing systems
- Testing protocols
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Operations automation
- Interpersonal skills
- Collaboration
- Communication
Location
- Slingerlands, NY
Work Type
- Salaried
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Principal Engineer
- 10+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in STEM Field
- Engineering degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $114,000.00 - $185,250.00
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire
- 401(k) with 5% company match
- Bonus eligibility
- Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time
- Paid Holidays
- Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement
- Fertility and Family Building Benefit
- Employee Referral program
- Employee Assistance Program
About the Company
- Plug Power Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.