Engineer I, Fuel Cell System Test & Validation

Engineer I, Fuel Cell System Modeling & Experimentation

Status: Exempt (Salaried)

Department: Engineering

Position Summary

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.

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.

Your Day at Plug Power

• Build CFD models to analyze flow, heat rejection, and system efficiency
• Improve simulation and test data synergy by identifying, analyzing, and resolving root causes of discrepancies
• Plan and execute test protocols (DVP&R) covering performance, durability, certification requirements, environmental, and safety testing
• Conduct component and system characterization, DOE to optimize operational conditions, and accelerated stress testing to identify failure modes
• Analyze failures using root cause analysis, 8D methodologies, and statistical techniques
• Continuously improve test systems, data analysis workflows, and lab automation
• Always represent Plug Power professionally and ethically in all business interactions

What You Bring to Plug Power

• BS/BSE/BEng degree (ME/AE/ChE) or a related STEM field, engineering preferred
• 1-3 years of experience with fuel cells, flow batteries, engines, or similar technologies
• Solid understanding and application of foundational principals in flow dynamics and heat transfer
• Hands-on CFD experience using commercial tools
• Hands-on lab experience with test equipment, instrumentation, tools and software
• Proficiency in data analysis tools, such as Python, MATLAB or VBA
• Familiarity with engineering methodologies, such as DFMEA
• Familiarity with industry standards, such as SAE and ISO
• Comfort in managing multiple projects while ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables
• Strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative, cross-functional, cross-tier team
• 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.

Pay Rate:

$66,000.00 - $99,000.00

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.