Lead technical root-cause investigations of test failures and field returns, using structured problem-solving methodologies to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
Analyze test data to identify process trends, yield losses, and test coverage gaps, recommending improvements to product designs, manufacturing processes, and test systems.
Provide test engineering leadership throughout New Product Introduction (NPI), including design-for-test reviews, test coverage planning, and test system qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ).
Establish and maintain engineering standards, test procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation to ensure consistency and production readiness.
Direct and prioritize the work of Test Engineers, overseeing project execution, reviewing and approving technical deliverables, and ensuring alignment with production and business priorities.
Lead team development and operations, including mentoring, performance management, recruiting, hiring, resource planning, and budget input.
Represent Plug Power in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions
Perform all other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Computer, or a closely related engineering discipline required; Master's degree preferred.
Minimum 7 years of progressive test engineering experience in a manufacturing or validation environment, including ownership of production test systems.
Minimum 2 years of experience leading or directing the technical work of engineers.
Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and deploying test systems using PLC, Python, and/or LabVIEW platforms; experience standardizing or consolidating multiple platforms preferred.
Strong understanding of test system architecture, instrumentation, data acquisition (NI DAQmx or equivalent), controls engineering, and automated test sequencing.
Experience with measurement science, including measurement uncertainty, gauge R&R, calibration traceability, and applicable standards (NIST, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3).
Experience with statistical analysis of test data, statistical process control (SPC), process capability, and structured failure analysis and corrective action methodologies.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and product specifications.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings and recommendations to cross-functional teams, including Production, Quality, and Product Engineering.
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
$114,000.00 - $185,250.00
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
✓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.
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