Mechanical Engineer II

Mechanical Engineer II (Stack Engineering)

Status: Exempt (Salaried)

Department: Stack Engineering – 389

Location : Rochester, NY

Position Summary

In this exciting and creative role, you will be responsible for the design of custom fuel cell stack components and incorporation into higher level assemblies (both existing and new product configurations).  Using engineering fundamentals, tools, and techniques, you will be responsible for the detailed design of various fuel cell components to meet cost, manufacturability, performance, and reliability requirements.  The ideal candidate must be able to create and maintain large 3D CAD assembly models, individual part models/drawings, and associated bills of materials.  As part of a cross functional team, you will plan out and conduct hands on prototype builds and testing to validate design functionality and feasibility for production release.    The candidate should be creative, self-motivated, detail oriented, and able to handle multiple project assignments within a fast-paced engineering organization including ability to resolve quality and manufacturing related stack issues.   This role is to be based out of Plug Power’s Rochester Innovation Center.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Support required engineering design activities for fuel stack components from concept through detailed design, prototyping, and production release
• Develop and apply engineering fundamentals, modeling tools, and analysis techniques to ensure design requirements are met.     Background in FEA and/or CFD is preferred.
• Create and maintain large 3D CAD system assembly models, individual part drawings, and bills of materials (Creo experience preferred)
• Apply tolerance analyses and associated GD&T as required to ensure proper component fit and functionality
• Plan out and conduct hands on prototype builds and testing to validate design functionality and feasibility for production release
• Work with stack manufacturing, quality, and associated suppliers to ensure low cost, manufacturable, high quality components at required production volumes

• Address and resolve design issues as part of prototype and production stack builds
• Support required design changes as part of the change control process
• Conduct Design Failure Mode and Effect (DFMEA) Analyses as required
• Conduct design reviews and develop required design documentation as required
• Support initiatives for new applications, cost reduction, performance & durability improvements
• Support engineering studies and investigations
• Support stack testing activities including component characterization, small scale cell performance, and full scale stack acceptance testing
• Represent Plug Power in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Minimum BS degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years in the design and development of products from concept through detailed design, prototyping, and production release.  Experience in fuel cell stack design or fuel cell systems is preferred.    
• Strong background in CAD modeling, drawings, and Bill of Materials (both component and assembly level).   Creo / Windchill experience preferred.   
• Experience with use & application of GD&T, FEA, CFD, DFMEAs preferred
• Experience with rapid prototyping, high volume manufacturing, DFA, and DFM preferred
• Experience with Engineering Change Management processes (ECR, ECN) preferred
• Experience in various manufacturing processes (metal forming & welding, coatings, machining, injection molding, etc.) is preferred
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task effectively with demonstrated analytical skills, attention to detail, and superior communication (written, verbal) skills
• Must be driven, self-motivated, and with an excellent track record of project follow through
• Must possess the highest ethical standards and a commitment to work quality
• Ability to travel for business need up to 10% of the time
• Ability to work out of  Plug Power’s Rochester Innovation Center  
• Exempt employees are expected to work as many hours as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities.  This may require more than eight hours a day and more than five days or 40 hours per week.  

Pay Rate:

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. 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. 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.