Stack Engineering Intern

Summer Internship OR Semester Co-Op

Status: Non-Exempt (hourly)

Department: Stack Engineering (000389)

Term: Summer of 2025 (flexible depending on school schedule)

Position Summary

Plug Power Inc. is actively seeking a highly motivated student to join our team. The student will be responsible for assisting the Air-Cooled Stack team in a wide variety of initiatives and projects in support of your academic studies and interests. In this role, you will gain exposure to a fast-paced manufacturing and engineering environment which includes developing a detailed understanding of Plug Power’s products. The role will focus on…

Learning Objectives

• Become familiar with the basics of fuel cell technology and the markets.
• Gain practical experience in testing and data analysis in a product focused company.
• Learn how to try and balance the need for quality data while achieving aggressive deadlines.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the characterization of field test fuel cell stacks, analyzing data from the field and assigning root cause.
• Set up and test single-cell and small-stack assemblies, evaluating different components for suitability in production stacks.
• Help develop and execute accelerated stress tests to improve understanding of operating conditions and materials effects on MEA life.
• Assist with lab system data collection and processing in support of new stack designs.

Education and Qualification

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in any science or engineering program
• Prior Internship or Co-op experience preferred
• Must have reliable transportation to the office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Background/experience with statistical analysis
• Possess solid hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Computer and software systems skills as applicable to position including but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task effectively
• Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail
• Excellent follow-through 
• Must be driven and self-motivated
• Must possess the highest ethical standards and a commitment to work quality

Estimated Base Salary Range:

$21.00 - $25.00