Senior Certification Engineer

Status: Exempt (salaried)                                                                  

Department: Compliance and Safety Engineering

Location: Remote, with ability to report in to the Latham, NY or Slingerlands, NY office

Position Summary

Plug Power is the industry leader providing hydrogen fuel cell systems for material handling equipment, backup power and E-mobility applications. The Product Certification Engineer is responsible for organizing and spearheading various product certifications and functional safety projects for Plug Power. Projects may vary from small volume product / installation to high volume serial production. The role resides in the engineering organization and plays a key role in managing the business’ overall product offerings to meet global standards. The position requires close interaction with various engineering groups in each business unit and work closely with supply chain, quality, manufacturing, and service teams to ensure designs meet cross functional safety and quality requirements. This position will additionally maintain knowledge of all applicable codes and standards both domestically and internationally which will directly impact the design approach taken by the team. The ideal candidate should exhibit both exceptional communication and project management skills along with a technical background. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, able to handle multiple project assignments and willing to learn and adapt within a fast-paced engineering organization.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Lead teams through the product certification process to comply with various global fuel cell, automotive and backup power standardsMaintain up to date knowledge of industry standards and applicable codesAct as an interface for external stakeholders to exchange functional safety and homologation requirements and cascade requirements to systems, subsystems and components level Perform verification and confirmation reviews to ensure compliance to safety analysis including DFMEA, hazard analysis and fault tree analysis and 8D problem solvingOversee multiple complex schedules, setting priorities for internal teams as well as procurement, manufacturing, and service teamsAdvise management of the program statuses on a regular basisCoordinate the efforts of the engineering, sales and production departments to ensure programs are conducted in accordance with the safety standard requirementsCoordinate prototype certification testing to qualify new designsIndependently anticipate potential schedule delays and initiate plans for alternative actions as needed; able to rearrange competing priorities to ensure all deadlines are metWork professionally and cooperatively in a cross-functional team environment with a focus upon maximizing system safety, performance and customer satisfactionRepresent Plug Power in a professional manner in all interactionsPerform all other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical, chemical engineering, or a related field of studyMinimum of ten (10) years relevant engineering experience in product compliance and certification.Experience in any of the following is preferred and highly valued:Hydrogen and/or fuel cellsAutomotive functional safetyOil and Gas, CNG, LNG, etc.ASME pressure vessels, API codesISO 61508, ISO26262, UL2267 and CSA standards.CE CertificationAbility to travel occasionally, up to 25% of the timeComputer and software systems skills as applicable to position including but not limited to: XFMEA, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project and OutlookExceptional organizational skillsDynamic interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences and stakeholdersAbility to manage complex projects and multi-task effectivelyMust be driven and self-motivated and excellent follow through

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.

Pay Rate:

$92,300.00 - $138,400.00

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.