Senior Hydrogen Controls Engineer: SCADA/PLC Leader

Plug Power; City of Johnstown (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) match

Bonus eligibility

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Wellness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Fertility Benefits

Referral program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Plug Power is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead SCADA development for hydrogen systems across North American sites. The role focuses on building base programs, remotely managing an active fleet, and optimizing performance with engineering, manufacturing, and field service partners.

Required are a BS in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience in HMIs/PLCs, with strong data handling and communication skills to ensure reliable operations at customer locations.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or Information Systems or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant work history; HMI/PLC solutions for field applications preferred.
• Experience with gas processing or refueling systems is a plus.
• Experience with PLC/HMI design and industrial automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy SCADA software for hydrogen systems across sites.
• Create and manage HMIs and PLC programs for control systems.
• Handle data acquisition and interpretation of system information
• Lead software deployments and ensure reliable, safe operation
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and field services teams
• Review P&IDs and electrical schematics as needed
• Support system tests and field training for users

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Programming

Schneider Automation

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Modbus Protocol

Data Management

SQL

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Information Systems

Tools

Schneider Automation Suite

Allen-Bradley RSLogix

Job description

Plug Power is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead SCADA development for hydrogen systems across North American sites. The role focuses on building base programs, remotely managing an active fleet, and optimizing performance with engineering, manufacturing, and field service partners.

Required are a BS in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience in HMIs/PLCs, with strong data handling and communication skills to ensure reliable operations at customer locations.