Fuel Cell MEA Testing Intern

Plug Power•Albany, NY

21h•$21 - $25

About The Position

Plug Power Inc. is actively seeking a highly motivated Engineering Co-o p . The C o-op will be responsible for assisting the Fuel Cell Testing Center of Excellence in a wide variety of engineering initiatives and project s in support of the co-op’s academic studies . In this role, you will gain exposure to a fa st -paced manufacturing and engineering environment which includes developing a detailed understanding of Plug Power’s products . The role will focus on the successful completion of technical project s, process improvement, documentation, and presentation of results at the end of the program . Learning Objectives Understand the fuel cell industry, its trends and challenges Gain hands-on experience in fuel cell testing, electrochemical research and development , and a ssist in executing fuel cell design verification testing and data analysis Develop an understanding of fuel cell technology , how operating conditions interact with fuel cell performance , and other fuel cell hardware design considerations Develop problem solving skills in an industrial approach Professional development – teamwork, time management, networking, etc.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science or M aster's degree in Electrical , Mechanical, Chemical or a related program
Strong motivation to learn and apply learning to produce better fuel cell stacks
Must have reliable transportation to the office
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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
Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail
Must be driven and self-motivated
Must possess the highest ethical standards and a commitment to work quality

Nice To Haves

Prior Intern ship or Co-op experience preferred but not

Responsibilities

Perform ex-situ measurements such as compression and thickness on materials ( g as diffusion layers (GDL) and gasket material) intended for future MEA designs.
Support fuel cell testing for single cell air-cooled products .
Build single-cell air cooled stacks to q ualify new materials as part of internal development programs .
Support development of current products and future products using electrochemical me thods such as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and cyclic voltammetry (CV) .
Document research activities, test results, and observations in detailed lab notes and assist with preparing reports that summarize findings, progress, and areas for improvement.
Document processes and procedures for experiments in concise documents that can be utilized for training purposes in the future as well as testing documentation .
Mechanical aptitude and a bility to make minor repairs as necessary
Ability to i ndependently set up experiments and monitor progress
Understand engineering concepts and how to appropriately apply them in day-to-day projects
Ability to critically analyze data in terms of stack performance and reliability
Represent Plug Power in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions
Perform all other duties as assigned