Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Plug Power; 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

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Fertility and Family Building Benefit

Employee Referral program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

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

You will assist engineers with setting up and validating equipment, influence Production Technicians on processes, and collaborate with quality and design teams to ensure processes meet standards and improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or vocational engineering degree preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Excel, and Word and ability to learn additional software.
• Ability to interpret drawings and understand critical features; reading mechanical and electrical drawings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain knowledge regarding Plug Power technology and manufacturing objectives.
• Assist engineers in setting up, checking, and correcting 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 electrolyzer systems with support.
• Design and fabricate manufacturing capabilities for in-process checks.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams to ensure system requirements are met.
• Ensure procedures comply with industry standards.
• Analyze workflow and space requirements to improve efficiency.
• Monitor process capabilities and report deviations.
• Create procedures and run stack test stands as needed.
• Represent Plug Power professionally.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in engineering or vocational field

Job description

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.

Status

Non-Exempt (hourly)

Department

Operations

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

Total Rewards Package

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