Mechanical Engineer II, System Test & Validation

Albany, United StatesOn-site

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and execute test plans and protocols (DVP&R) to assess fuel cell performance, materials, and technologies.
Collaborate with senior engineers on design verification and validation.
Conduct component and system characterization, sensitivity testing, and Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize operational conditions.
Perform durability and accelerated stress testing to identify failure modes and diagnostic parameters for predicting system lifespan.
Conduct environmental and safety testing, including shock, vibration, thermal cycling, freeze-thaw tests, and cold-start tests to meet certification requirements.
Automate operations where applicable and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
Analyze failures using root cause analysis, 8D methodologies, and statistical techniques.
Manage multiple projects, ensuring high-quality results are delivered on time.

Responsibilities Build a deep understanding of fuel cell systems; develop a top-level overview, while breaking it down to benchmarkable metrics, such as customer
Experience Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrochemistry, chemistry, physics, or a related STEM field, engineering preferred. 3-6 years of
experience in relevant technology, development and testing of complex products such as fuel cells, flow batteries, engines, or similar technologies.
Solid understanding and application of fluid dynamics and heat transfer fundamentals Familiarity with fuel cell system DFMEA is highly desirable.
Proficient in the use of instrumentation for diagnosing thermal, fluidic, structural, and electrochemical aspects of products.
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
Experience with data analysis tools such as Python, MATLAB or VBA. Hands-on
experience in lab environments, familiarity with testing equipment and tools, and
Experience with product testing for compliance with SAE and ISO standards.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and communicate effectively at all levels.
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks while maintaining attention to detail and delivering high-quality results.
Ability to travel up to 10% as required.

Pay Rate: $79,200.00 - $118,800.00 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.
If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply. ✓The above pay range, may not take into account local geographic pay variations.
✓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.

Mechanical Engineer II, System Test & Validation Status: Exempt (Salaried) Department: Engineering Position Summary Plug is the industry leader behind the end-to-end green hydrogen ecosystem.
We are engaged in producing and liquefying hydrogen.
Our PEM electrolyzer solutions produce carbon-free green hydrogen using renewable electricity and water.
We transport hydrogen with a fleet of cryogenic trucks, store and handle hydrogen, and provide dispensers for fueling.
By combining hydrogen with Plug fuel cells, we can power a spectrum of applications from material handling to Class 6 and Class 8 trucks to EV charging to aerospace to back-up power for critical infrastructure.
We are seeking a talented Engineer to join our Fuel Cell System Test and Validation team at our headquarters in Slingerlands, NY.
In this role, you will analyze, test, validate and develop new methods to assess the performance of cutting-edge fuel cell systems and components.
You will work in the lab environment to continuously improve fuel cell performance and reliability.
Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to performance optimization, refinement of product specifications, and delivery of actionable feedback that supports both short and long-term product improvements. Core Duties and
requirements and performance parameters Construct testing and validation strategies for system commercialization.