Product Service & Sustaining Engineer

PLUG POWER INC; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 79,200 - 118,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid time off including vacation

Wellness Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Plug Power, Inc. is seeking a Product Service and Sustaining Engineer to drive improvements in hydrogen infrastructure products. Responsibilities include ensuring operational reliability and collaborating across engineering, operations, and customer support.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5 to 10 years of experience, along with strong problem-solving and collaborative skills. Excellent communication and project management abilities are a must.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of related work experience.
• Strong knowledge of automation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Drive design and product improvement efforts.
• Ensure reliable performance and maintainability of systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, systems or controls engineering

Tools

PLCs

SCADA

Distributed control systems (DCS)

Job description

Position Summary

This Product Service and Sustaining Engineer role will drive design and product improvement efforts to achieve high operational availability, reliability and low life‑cycle maintenance cost of Plug Power hydrogen infrastructure products. This role bridges engineering, field operations, and customer support, ensuring reliable performance, maintainability, and continuous improvement of systems across their lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings a multidisciplinary background spanning electrical systems, controls, and mechanical engineering, along with strong problem‑solving and cross‑functional collaboration skills. Examples of equipment in the scope of this role include but are not limited to liquid hydrogen storage tanks, cryogenic pumps, vaporizers, diaphragm and piston compressors, pressure vessels, pneumatic valves, electrical control cabinets, PLCs, and process safety equipment (PSVs, gas detectors).

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and maintain technical product knowledge
• Develop and release service engineering deliverables to support maintenance, commissioning, monitoring & diagnostics, operations, and service cost estimation for new product introductions
• Ensure serviceability, reliability, and lifecycle cost considerations are integrated into product design and release processes
• Collaborate with vendors, development engineering, and supply chain teams to investigate and resolve system and component failures
• Perform root cause analysis using 8D problem solving methodology and drive corrective and preventive actions
• Develop, release, and execute field design changes, retrofits, and product improvement programs
• Maintain configuration control and ensure proper documentation of updates across installed base
• Apply and drive the Management of Change (MOC) process to ensure all design and field changes are properly assessed, approved, documented, and communicated across stakeholders
• Support customer escalations with timely technical analysis and resolution plans
• Act as a technical liaison during commissioning activities, working closely with customers, field technicians, and subject matter experts
• Establish and maintain warranty disposition criteria and processes
• Analyze warranty data and field performance trends to inform design improvements and cost control strategies
• Collaborate directly with customers to provide product KPIs, incident management updates, and progress on improvement initiatives
• Communicate technical issues, resolutions, and reliability improvements in a clear and structured manner
• Travel to customer locations to perform technical functions including repair and troubleshooting as required; author incident reports and communicate with onsite personnel
• Develop and provide technical training to external clients and internal staff members including on‑site Service Technicians
• Write and execute test plans for system level component diagnostics and reliability improvements
• Provide 2nd and 3rd tier engineering technical support as needed
• Build effective internal relationships with colleagues; work both inter‑departmentally and cross‑functionally as needed for project assignments
• Manage project assignments with a focus on delivering high caliber results in a timely fashion
• Maintain an understanding of high priority engineering projects; be prepared to contribute as needed to priority projects
• Represent Plug Power in a professional manner in all interactions; support the philosophy of the organization to provide high‑performing technology to maximize customer satisfaction
• Use expert‑level knowledge of change processes, documentation practices, safety protocols, and analytical tools to drive changes through the company
• Exempt employees are expected to work as many hours as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities. This may require they work more than eight hours a day and more than five days or 40 hours per week
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, systems or controls engineering
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of related work experience
• Mechanical and electrical system aptitude to understand system operations, diagnose failure modes and causes, and resolve issues
• Strong knowledge of automation systems, including PLCs, SCADA, and distributed control systems (DCS)
• Understanding of process engineering principles, particularly as applied to gas handling, fluid systems, and energy infrastructure
• Familiarity with industrial codes and standards (e.g., electrical, pressure systems, safety, and hazardous area classifications) and ability to apply them in design, troubleshooting, and field modifications
• Ability to travel as needed to carry out duties of the position
• Proficiency in analyzing engineering data and troubleshooting operational performance
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&ID drawings, and other related project drawings
• Superior communication skills
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi‑task effectively
• Excellent follow‑through
• Must be driven and self‑motivated

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Rate: $79,200.00 – $118,800.00

• 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
• 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

EEO Statement

Plug Power Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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.