Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Plug Power Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with 5% company match

Bonus eligibility

Paid time off including vacation, sick

Job summary

Plug Power is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to maintain equipment used in the production process and support a culture of continuous improvement toward higher quality and operational excellence.

You will collaborate with engineers and production technicians, interpret drawings, diagnose electromechanical systems, and ensure manufacturing procedures meet required industry standards while promoting safety and efficiency on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of related work experience.
• High school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Entry-level knowledge of engineering concepts for mechanical/electrical systems.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and professional with high ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain knowledge of Plug Power technology and manufacturing objectives.
• Assist engineers in setting up and checking equipment.
• Educate Production Technicians on processes and equipment.
• Work with quality to keep processes in control.
• Diagnose and maintain fuel cell or electrolyzer systems with support.
• Design and fabricate capabilities for in-process checks.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams to meet system requirements.
• Ensure procedures comply with industry standards.
• Analyze workflow and space needs to improve efficiency.
• Monitor process capabilities and report deviations.
• Create procedures and run stack test stands as needed.
• Represent Plug Power professionally in all interactions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

0-3 years experience

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Drawings interpretation

Electrical/mechanical drawings

Data collection & statistics

Verbal & written communication

Professionalism & ethics

Education

High school diploma / GED

Associates or vocational engineering degree preferred

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Status: Non-Exempt (hourly)

Department: Operations

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician will maintain equipment related to the production manufacturing process. This individual supports a culture of continuous improvement focused on achieving the highest possible levels of product quality and operational excellence.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and maintain knowledge regarding Plug Power technology and related manufacturing objectives and constraints.
• Assist engineers in setting up, checking, and correcting operational and experimental equipment.
• Influence and educate Production Technicians on manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Work closely with quality to ensure processes are in control.
• Diagnose and maintain fuel cell or electrolzyer systems with support.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to design and fabricate manufacturing capabilities for in process component level checks.
• Communicate consistently and effectively to all cross-functional team members including the systems and design teams to ensure system requirements are met in production.
• Ensure manufacturing procedures follow compliance with required industry standards.
• Assists with the improvement of manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Monitor process capabilities and report deviations.
• Create procedures and run stack test stands as needed.
• Represent Plug Power in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• 0-3 years of related work experience
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent required; associates or vocation engineering degree preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Excel, and Word with the ability to learn additional software
• Entry-level knowledge of commonly used engineering concepts, practices, and procedures for typical mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret drawings and understand critical features.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical part drawings is preferred.
• Experience operating electro-mechanical systems is preferred.
• Working knowledge of data collection and statistics a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Dynamic interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences and stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to role model high standards of professionalism.
• Excellent follow-through.
• Must be driven and self-motivated.
• Must possess the highest ethical standards and a commitment to work quality. .

Pay Rate: $23.50 - $34.00

We offer a fantastic total rewards package at Plug, and a brief summary is below:

• Base salary is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. These factors are considered when making an offer of employment.
• The above pay range, may not take into account local geographic pay variations. If there is an applicable geographic differential, a member of the HR team can discuss that with you.
• 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

Our employees create products every day that are changing the way energy is produced and delivered. We thrive on innovation by fostering a learning environment that creates new, real-world products and applications. Join our team as we rapidly expand into key markets like zero-emission on-road vehicles, robotics, and stationary power – Be a part of the climate solution!

To learn more, download our brochure. Check out these videos to learn more about PLUG: Plug Power's Culture Code Who is Plug? Manufacturing Electrolyzers at scale Megawatt Fuel Cell Power Generation System Implementing Fuel Cells in Material Handling