Mechanical Engineer II

Mechanical Engineer II (Stack Engineering)

Status:
Exempt (Salaried)

Department:
Stack Engineering - 389

Location:

Rochester, NY

In this exciting and creative role, you will be responsible for the design of custom fuel cell stack components and incorporation into higher level assemblies (both existing and new product configurations). Using engineering fundamentals, tools, and techniques, you will be responsible for the detailed design of various fuel cell components to meet cost, manufacturability, performance, and reliability requirements. The ideal candidate must be able to create and maintain large 3D CAD assembly models, individual part models/drawings, and associated bills of materials.

As part of a cross functional team, you will plan out and conduct hands‑on prototype builds and testing to validate design functionality and feasibility for production release. The candidate should be creative, self-motivated, detail oriented, and able to handle multiple project assignments within a fast-paced engineering organization including ability to resolve quality and manufacturing related stack issues. This role is to be based out of Plug Power's Rochester Innovation Center.

Support required engineering design activities for fuel stack components from concept through detailed design, prototyping, and production release. Develop and apply engineering fundamentals, modeling tools, and analysis techniques to ensure design requirements are met. Background in FEA and/or CFD is preferred. Create and maintain large 3D CAD system assembly models, individual part drawings, and bills of materials (Creo experience preferred). Apply tolerance analyses and associated GD&T as required to ensure proper component fit and functionality.

Plan out and conduct hands‑on prototype builds and testing to validate design functionality and feasibility for production release. Work with stack manufacturing, quality, and associated suppliers to ensure low cost, manufacturable, high quality components at required production volumes. Address and resolve design issues as part of prototype and production stack builds. Support required design changes as part of the change control process.

Conduct Design Failure Mode and Effect (DFMEA) Analyses as required. Conduct design reviews and develop required design documentation as required. Support initiatives for new applications, cost reduction, performance & durability improvements. Support engineering studies and investigations. Support stack testing activities including component characterization, small scale cell performance, and full scale stack acceptance testing. Represent Plug Power in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. 3+ years in the design and development of products from concept through detailed design, prototyping, and production release. Experience in fuel cell stack design or fuel cell systems is preferred. Strong background in CAD modeling, drawings, and Bill of Materials (both component and assembly level). Creo / Windchill experience preferred. Experience with use & application of GD&T, FEA, CFD, DFMEAs preferred.

Experience with rapid prototyping, high volume manufacturing, DFA, and DFM preferred. Experience with Engineering Change Management processes (ECR, ECN) preferred. Experience in various manufacturing processes (metal forming & welding, coatings, machining, injection molding, etc.) is preferred. Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task effectively with demonstrated analytical skills, attention to detail, and superior communication (written, verbal) skills. Must be…