{"jobPostingInfo":{"id":"c7103b1561ad1001ae8f569ac7450000","title":"Engineer II, Fuel Cell System Modeling and Experimentation","jobDescription":"<div><h1><u>Engineer II, Fuel Cell System Modeling &amp; <span>Experimentation</span></u></h1><p></p><p><b>Status: </b>Exempt <span>(Salaried)</span></p><p><b><span>Department:</span> </b><span>Engineering</span></p><p></p><h2><u>Position <span>Summary</span></u></h2><p>We are seeking a talented Engineer to join our Fuel Cell Systems team. In this role, you will work across computational modeling and hands-on lab environments to drive continuous improvements in fuel cell performance, safety, reliability, and durability. You will model, analyze, test, and validate fuel cell systems, subsystems, and components, bridging theoretical predictions with experimental results to deepen understanding and accelerate development.</p><p>Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to performance optimization and product specification refinement by delivering actionable insights and recommendations that support both near-term and long-term product improvements. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering fundamentals with intellectual curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a proactive approach to exploring new ideas, asking thoughtful questions, and solving complex technical challenges.</p><h2></h2><h2><u>Your Day at Plug <span>Power</span></u></h2><ul><li>Build CFD models to analyze flow, heat rejection, and system <span>efficiency</span></li><li>Improve simulation and test data synergy by identifying, analyzing, and resolving root causes of discrepancies</li><li>Plan and execute test protocols (DVP&amp;R) covering performance, durability, certification requirements, environmental, and safety testing</li><li>Conduct component and system characterization, DOE to optimize operational conditions, and accelerated stress testing to identify failure modes</li><li><span>Analyze</span> <span>failures</span> <span>using</span> <span>root</span> <span>cause</span> <span>analysis, 8D</span> <span>methodologies,</span> <span>and</span> <span>statistical</span> <span>techniques</span></li><li><span>Continuously</span> <span>improve</span> <span>test</span> <span>systems,</span> <span>data</span> <span>analysis</span> <span>workflows,</span> <span>and</span> <span>lab</span> <span>automation</span></li><li><span>Always</span> <span>represent</span> <span>Plug</span> <span>Power</span> <span>professionally</span> <span>and</span> <span>ethically in</span> <span>all</span> <span>business interactions</span></li></ul><p></p><h2><u>What You Bring to Plug <span>Power</span></u></h2><ul><li>BS in a STEM Field, Engineering <span>preferred</span></li><li>3-5 years of experience with fuel cells, flow batteries, engines, or similar <span>technologies</span></li><li>Solid understanding and application of foundational principles in flow dynamics and heat <span>transfer</span></li><li><span>Hands-on</span> <span>CFD</span> <span>experience</span> <span>using</span> <span>commercial</span> <span>tools</span></li><li><span>Hands-on</span> <span>lab</span> <span>experience</span> <span>with</span> <span>test</span> <span>equipment,</span> <span>instrumentation,</span> <span>tools</span> <span>and</span> <span>software</span></li><li>Proficiency in data analysis tools, such as Python, MATLAB or <span>VBA</span></li><li><span>Familiarity</span> <span>with</span> <span>engineering</span> <span>methodologies,</span> <span>such</span> <span>as DFMEA</span></li><li><span>Familiarity</span> <span>with</span> <span>industry</span> <span>standards,</span> <span>such</span> <span>as</span> <span>SAE</span> <span>and</span> <span>ISO</span></li><li>Comfort in managing multiple projects while ensuring quality and timeliness of <span>deliverables</span></li><li><span>Strong</span> <span>communicator</span> <span>who</span> <span>thrives</span> <span>in</span> <span>a</span> <span>collaborative,</span> <span>cross-functional,</span> <span>cross-tier</span> <span>team</span></li></ul></div><ul><li>Exempt employees are expected to work as many hours as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities. This may require they work more than eight hours a day and more than five days or 40 hours per week.</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>Pay Rate:</p><p></p>$79,200.00 - $118,800.00<p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p>We offer a fantastic total rewards package at Plug, and a brief summary is below:<br />✓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.  If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply.<br />✓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.<br />✓Health, Dental &amp; Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire<br />✓401(k) with 5% company match<br />✓Bonus eligibility<br />✓Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time<br />✓Paid Holidays<br />✓Wellness Reimbursement Program<br />✓Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement<br />✓Fertility and Family Building Benefit<br />✓Employee Referral program<br />✓Employee Assistance Program  <br />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.</p>","location":"Albany, NY","postedOn":"Posted 30+ Days Ago","startDate":"2026-07-28","timeType":"Full time","jobReqId":"R6951","jobPostingId":"Mechanical-Engineer-II--System-Test---Validation_R6951","jobPostingSiteId":"Plug_Power_Inc","country":{"descriptor":"United States of America","id":"bc33aa3152ec42d4995f4791a106ed09"},"canApply":true,"posted":true,"includeResumeParsing":true,"jobRequisitionLocation":{"descriptor":"Albany, NY","country":{"descriptor":"United States of America","id":"bc33aa3152ec42d4995f4791a106ed09","alpha2Code":"US"}},"externalUrl":"https://plugpower.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Plug_Power_Inc/job/Albany-NY/Mechanical-Engineer-II--System-Test---Validation_R6951","questionnaireId":"aaba1c018135100160ac870fb1550000"},"hiringOrganization":{"name":"Plug Power Inc.","url":""},"similarJobs":[{"title":"Principal Engineer, Fuel Cell System Testing","externalPath":"/job/Albany-NY/Senior-Manager--Design-Engineering_R7027","timeType":"Full time","locationsText":"Albany, NY","postedOn":"Posted 16 Days Ago","startDate":"2026-08-21"},{"title":"Senior Systems Engineer – Fuel Cell Systems","externalPath":"/job/Albany-NY/Sr-System-Engineer_R6857-1","timeType":"Full time","locationsText":"Albany, NY","postedOn":"Posted 24 Days Ago","startDate":"2026-08-13"},{"title":"Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer - Fuel Cell Systems","externalPath":"/job/Albany-NY/Senior-Electrical-Engineer_R6856-1","timeType":"Full time","locationsText":"Albany, NY","postedOn":"Posted 2 Days Ago","startDate":"2026-09-04"},{"title":"Systems Engineer II","externalPath":"/job/Albany-NY/System-Engineer-II_R7069","timeType":"Full time","locationsText":"Albany, NY","postedOn":"Posted 23 Days Ago","startDate":"2026-08-14"}],"userAuthenticated":false}