Manager, Process Engineering

Status: Exempt (salaried) Department: Hydrogen

Location: Slingerlands, NY

Position Summary

The Manager, Process Engineering is responsible for leading Plug Power’s system architecture development, operation, and continual improvement of hydrogen generating, compressing, storing, and distributing infrastructure at both customer and company owned locations. The position demands in-depth technical skill in engineering of complex products including process flow & controls development, hazard analysis, trade studies, operations, and lifecycle of industrial equipment. The Manager, Process Engineering has a primary responsibility to create work processes, develop internal talent, coordinate external support, and align resource allocations between departments as well as internationally. This position will primarily work with Plug’s internal US, Netherlands, and India based engineering teams, construction team, and field service team in addition to external vendor’s engineering staff to ensure the corporate generating or refueling offering is a thoroughly vetted product with continuous operation. This role will also require interaction with global sales, marketing, supply chain, quality, manufacturing and service teams to ensure designs meet cross-functional requirements. The ideal candidate should exhibit exceptional communication, project management, and leadership skills. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, able to handle multiple project assignments and willing to learn and adapt within a fast-paced organization. 

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of all Plug Power products’ designs and applicable codes & standards  

• Ownership over quality and documentation of engineering work product including P&IDs, controls strategies, HAZOPs, sub-system & major equipment specifications, FAT procedures, PSSRs, SAT tests, and O&M manuals

• Hire and develop a direct team, acting as a resource and mentor for technical guidance. Provide ongoing & clear direction while fostering effective communication, engagement, and accountability to maximize team performance and business impact.

• Lead a structured, interdisciplinary approach for project execution including requirements capture, traceability, tradeoffs, architecture design, equipment selection, and hazard analysis through manufacturing, deployment, and onsite verification testing to ensure products meet key Quality, Cost and Performance metrics.

• Develop work processes and align resources across departments and geographies

• Develop and maintain metrics for key product attributes including performance, cost and compliance with codes and standards

• Independently anticipate design or schedule risks and initiate plans for alternative actions as needed; able to rearrange competing priorities to ensure all deadlines are met

·       Cross-functionally communicate between departments to ensure all parties involved are informed and up to date on design efforts

·       Work professionally and cooperatively in a cross-functional team environment with a focus upon maximizing system performance and customer satisfaction

• Provide ongoing communication and updates to senior leadership regarding development progress and escalating priority issues so that obstacles can be cleared

• Review operational data and construction/assembly drawings to assist in complex troubleshooting efforts with manufacturing or field service personnel

• 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 Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related field
• Minimum of seven (7) years relevant system or process engineering experience
• Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience

• Process development experience including generating/leading P&IDs, PFDs, material and energy balances, process simulations, and risk assessments is required

• Experience working with process equipment vendors and fabricators is required

• Experience in any of the following is preferred and highly valued:
  • Hydrogen and/or fuel cells
  • Cryogenic Industry
  • High Pressure Systems (350 Bar and up)
  • Gas processing and/or dispensing equipment
  • Oil and Gas, CNG, LNG, etc.
  • Pharmaceutical

• Ability to travel occasionally; up to15% of the time

• To deployment sites for infrastructure commissioning or troubleshooting,

• To meet with venders and verify equipment operation

• Possess computer/software skills as applicable to the position including but not limited to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Project, and Visio

• Experience with Unisim, Aspen, Windchill, Bluebeam, Python, Matlab, or Mathcad desired, but not required.

• Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail

• Uncompromising dedication to quality & safety

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Dynamic interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences and stakeholders

• Experience working in globally staffed teams

• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task effectively

• Ability to role model high standards of professionalism

• Excellent follow-through

• Must be driven and self-motivated

Pay Rate:

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.