Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Designer

Status: Exempt(salaried)

Department: Electrolyzers

Location: Slingerlands, NY office

Position Summary

The Electrical Designer is responsible for the design, development, documentation, testing and continual support of electrical equipment for the power distribution and process control of hydrogen generation systems. This is a hybrid office/remote roleand requires close interaction with the engineering, manufacturing, and construction teams to ensure developing design efforts are coordinated with active implementations. The role also requires close interaction with the supply chain, quality, manufacturing and service teams to ensure designs meet cross functional requirements as well as relevant codes & standards. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, able to handle multiple assignments and willing to learn and adapt in a fast-paced product engineering organization.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop electrical schematics, harness drawings, 1 line drawings, field wiring diagrams and electrical component specifications.
• Determine electrical requirements for motors, VFD's, sensors and instrumentation.
• Create accurate, complete and concise engineering documentation.
• Write clear assembly procedures and validations test documents
• Model electrical equipment and associated wiring connections/routing in 3D CAD software, PTC Creo.
• Coordinate and lead design changes through the enterprise change process, Windchill.
• Must be able to clearly communicate ideas and issues in both written and verbal form.
• Strong hands on problem solving skills
• Strong teamwork a must.
• Represent Plug Power in a professional manner in all interactions; support the philosophy of the organization to provide high-performing technology to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes in requirements, priorities and schedules.
• Up to 20% travel required to support supplier qualification and equipment commissioning.

Education and Experience

• Minimum Associates Degrees in Electrical Engineering or Technology
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Experience with electric codes (NEC, UL, NFPA, IEC) preferred.
• Experience with hazardous area equipment and codes (NEC, ATEX, etc.) preferred.
• Experience with specifying high voltage equipment preferred
• Experience with specifying and troubleshooting controls hardware preferred.
• Experience reading Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's) preferred.
• Must be capable of working independently, in a fast-paced environment, with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Superior communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects and multi-task effectively.
• Ability to role model high standards of professionalism.
• Excellent follow-through.
• Must be driven and self-motivated.
• Must possess the highest ethical standards and a supreme commitment to quality

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
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.