Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Plug Power•Albany, NY

6d•$24 - $34

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician maintains equipment related to production manufacturing and supports continuous improvement to achieve high product quality and operational excellence. The role supports engineers with operational and experimental equipment, helps maintain fuel cell or electrolyzer systems, and works with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality to ensure processes and production requirements are met. The technician also supports manufacturing capability development, process monitoring, workflow and equipment-layout improvements, and stack testing.

Requirements

0–3 years of related work experience.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Excel, and Word, and ability to learn additional software.
Entry-level knowledge of commonly used engineering concepts, practices, and procedures for typical mechanical and electrical systems.
Ability to interpret drawings and understand critical features.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Dynamic interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to role model high standards of professionalism.
Excellent follow-through.
Must be driven and self-motivated.
Must possess the highest ethical standards and a commitment to work quality.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or vocational engineering degree.
Ability to read mechanical and electrical part drawings.
Experience operating electro-mechanical systems.
Working knowledge of data collection and statistics.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain knowledge of Plug Power technology and related manufacturing objectives and constraints.
Assist engineers in setting up, checking, and correcting operational and experimental equipment.
Influence and educate Production Technicians on manufacturing processes and equipment.
Work closely with Quality to ensure processes are in control.
Diagnose and maintain fuel cell or electrolyzer systems with support.
Work with Manufacturing Engineering to design and fabricate manufacturing capabilities for in-process component-level checks.
Communicate consistently and effectively with cross-functional team members, including Systems and Design teams, to ensure system requirements are met in production.
Ensure manufacturing procedures comply with required industry standards.
Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
Monitor process capabilities and report deviations.
Create procedures and run stack test stands as needed.
Represent Plug Power professionally in all interactions.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance eligibility starting on 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 eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement.
Fertility and Family Building Benefit.
Employee Referral program.
Employee Assistance Program.