Senior Engineer: Fuel Cell System Testing & Validation

PLUG POWER INC; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 114,000 - 185,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with 5% company match

Bonus eligibility

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Fertility and Family Building Benefit

Employee Referral program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Plug Power Inc. in Slingerlands, NY, seeks a Principal Engineer for Fuel Cell System Testing to lead testing and validation of fuel cell systems, develop test methods, and drive performance improvements in lab and field environments.

The role requires deep instrumentation expertise, hands-on lab testing, and experience with SAE/ISO standards, with opportunities to mentor teams and influence product direction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM; 10+ years of relevant work experience in technology manufacturing.
• Deep expertise in instrumentation hardware and diagnostics across thermal, fluidics, structural, and electrochemical aspects.
• Strong hands-on lab/test experience, including operating test stations using LabVIEW or similar software.
• Experience testing products for certification and compliance to SAE and ISO standards.
• Experience developing, testing, and commercializing technically complex products such as fuel cells or flow batteries.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, VBA, Python, or similar tools for data analysis and modeling.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with diverse audiences and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop testing and validation strategies for evaluation and commercialization of fuel cell systems, drawing on field expertise and resources.
• 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 (thermal cycling, freeze-thaw, cold starts) to support product safety and certification.
• 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, statistical methods, and other advanced techniques.
• 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%).

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

VBA

Job description

Plug Power Inc. in Slingerlands, NY, seeks a Principal Engineer for Fuel Cell System Testing to lead testing and validation of fuel cell systems, develop test methods, and drive performance improvements in lab and field environments.

The role requires deep instrumentation expertise, hands-on lab testing, and experience with SAE/ISO standards, with opportunities to mentor teams and influence product direction.