Sr. Systems Engineer

PLUG POWER INC; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Bonus eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

Plug Power Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems and Controls Engineer to provide engineering support for fuel cell systems. The role requires strong systems thinking, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver robust control solutions.

The candidate will design control architectures, verify software, analyze data, and ensure compliance with global standards. Experience with PEM fuel cell systems and coding in MATLAB, Python, or C/C++ is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM required; engineering discipline preferred.
• Strong background in systems thinking and problem solving.
• Experience with PEM fuel cell systems or hybrid power trains is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop system concepts and controls strategies for product development and reliability improvements.
• Perform controls software verification and data analysis of fuel cell systems.
• Design and improve control algorithms and state machines to maximize fuel cell stack life and performance.
• Lead FMEA, functional safety analysis and hazard analysis for fuel cell systems.

Skills

MATLAB

Lab View

Python

C++

C

Microsoft Office

Root Cause Analysis

Systems thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Systems engineering degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Lab View

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Visio

Outlook

Job description

Sr. System Engineer

Status: Exempt (salaried) Department: Reliability & Sustaining Engineering

Position Summary

The Senior Systems and Controls Engineer is responsible for providing systems engineering support and technical controls to support new and existing fuel cell systems. The successful candidate will have a strong background in system’s engineering and should exhibit exceptional communication and project management skills. This individual must be self-motivated, able to handle multiple project assignments and be willing to learn and adapt within a fast-paced engineering organization.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop system concepts and controls strategy for programs associated with product development, cost reductions and reliability improvements.
• Perform controls software verification and data analysis of fuel cells systems.
• Design and improve control algorithms and state machines to maximize fuel cell stack life and performance.
• Develop and verify design targets for fuel cells systems.
• Develop architectures for fuel cell systems conforming to the applicable codes and standards.
• Interface with customers, external organizations, and cross functionally to acquire and document requirements.
• Develop and execute system level design, testing and data analysis to meet various global industrial and transportation standards.
• Lead FMEA, functional safety analysis and hazard analysis for fuel cell systems.
• Understand proper problem-solving methodology and be able to perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) studies.
• Communicate consistently and effectively to all cross-functional team members as needed to ensure that design intent is understood, and questions are answered to move projects forward.
• Document lessons learned for development and flow down of future system requirements.
• 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.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM required.
• Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Systems engineering degree preferred.
• Seven (7) years of related work experience in the fuel cell, automotive, electrochemical, or hybrid power train field.
• Fundamental knowledge of PEM fuel cell systems or hybrid power train is preferred.
• Demonstrated aptitude for systems thinking and creative problem solving.
• Knowledge of certification and performance characterization for North American and European market preferred.
• Effective communication abilities; ability to communicate complex concepts in a simple form.
• Computer and software systems skills as applicable including but not limited to: MATLAB, Lab View, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and Outlook.
• Understanding and experience with coding languages preferred (Python, C, C++).
• Experience setting up and querying various data acquisition tools is preferred.
• Dynamic interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Teamwork oriented and focused.
• Must be driven and self-motivated with excellent follow through.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task effectively.

Pay Rate: $95,040.00 - $142,500.00

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.

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.

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.

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