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Engineer I, Fuel Cell SystemAnalysis,Test & Validation

Status:Exempt (Salaried)

Department:Engineering

PositionSummary

Plug is the industry leader behind the end-to-end green hydrogen ecosystem. We are engaged in producing and liquefyinghydrogen. Our PEMelectrolyzersolutions produce carbon-free green hydrogen using renewable electricity and water. We transporthydrogen with a fleet of cryogenic trucks,storeand handlehydrogen,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 areseeking a talentedEngineer to join our Fuel Cell SystemAnalysis,Test and Validation team at our headquarters in Slingerlands, NY. In this role, youwillanalyze, test,validateand developnew methods to assess the performance ofcutting-edgefuel cell systemsandcomponents. You will work inbothcomputational and experimentalenvironmentsto continuously improve fuel cell performance andreliability. Collaborating closely withcross-functionalteams, you will contributetoperformanceoptimization, refinement of product specifications, anddelivery of actionable feedback that supports both shortand long-termproduct improvements.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Builda deep understanding of fuel cell systems;developa top-leveloverview, while breaking it downtobenchmarkablemetrics,such ascustomer requirementsandperformance parameters

• Developanalysis modelsusing commercial CFD toolstoexploreflow, heatrejectionand efficiencyoptimizations.

• Constructtesting and validation strategies forsystemcommercialization.

• 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.

• Conductcomponentandsystem characterization, sensitivity testing, and Design of Experiments (DOE) tooptimizeoperational conditions.

• Perform durability and accelerated stress testing toidentifyfailure 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.

• Continuously improve testing systems, protocols, data analysis procedures, and equipment. Automate operations where applicable andtroubleshootequipmentasneeded.

• Analyze failures using root cause analysis, 8D methodologies, and statistical techniques.

• Participate in design reviews to support new product development and make recommendations for product improvements.

• Manage multiple projects, ensuring high-quality results are delivered on time.

• AlwaysrepresentPlug Power professionally and ethically in all business interactions.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrochemistry, chemistry, physics, or a relatedSTEMfield,engineering preferred.

• 1-3 years of experience in relevant technology,developmentand testing of complex products such as fuel cells, flow batteries, engines, or similar technologies.

• Solidunderstandingand applicationof fluid dynamics and heat transferfundamentals

• Experience setting up,runningand analyzingCFDusing commercial tools.

• 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,MATLABor VBA.

• Hands-on experience in lab environments, familiarity with testing equipment and tools, and experience operating test stations using LabVIEW or similar software.

• 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 whilemaintainingattention to detail and delivering high-quality results.

• Self-motivated and passionate about solving complex technical challenges.

• Commitment to high ethical standards and work quality.

• Ability to travel up to 10% asrequired.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.

• Exempt employees are expected to work as many hoursas isnecessary to complete their job responsibilities. This may require theyworkmore than eight hours a day and more than five days or40 hoursper week.