Chemical Engineer I/II

Job Description

The Ink and Coating Engineer is responsible for process development activities supporting the advancement of Plug’s fuel cell and/or electrolyzer technologies. This role will report to the Manager, Electrode Process R&D. The candidate will support product commercialization programs, process centric R&D activities and manufacturing needs. The candidate is expected to flex between electrode ink and coating process development, and assignments associated with critical manufacturing and/or customer needs. The position will be responsible for taking high level project deliverables and converting them into actionable items. This will require a fundamental understanding of ink properties and their effect on coating robustness and product performance. This role requires close interaction with the other engineering team members, manufacturing, and laboratory technicians to ensure efforts are coordinated. The ideal candidate should 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

• Adopting a safety first mentality in all aspects of work
• Literature and IP searches to understand developments in the field and apply these learnings as required
• Collaboration with colleagues as part of multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to adapt at a moment’s notice when project priorities change
• Comfortable making decisions when data or information is missing
• Occasional travel as needed

Desired Skills

• Experience in colloidal dispersion science
• Experience in ink dispersion process development and subsequent scale-up to manufacturing.
• Experience in roll-to-roll slot die coating process development and subsequent scale-up to manufacturing.
• Process R&D experience with focus on developing fundamental understanding
• Experience in rheological, particle size techniques and coating quality evaluation
• Sound experimental design, data compilation and analysis required
• Design for manufacturability experience a plus.
• Comfort with hands-on experimentation at laboratory, pilot and production scales a must.
• Experience handling flammable solvents, catalysts & polymers in a laboratory environment a must

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical (or equivalent) engineering preferred.
• 1-5 years of related work history preferred.
• Experience with PEM fuel cell and/or electrolyzer technology is strongly preferred.
• Experience in Microsoft excel and data analysis programs (Minitab, JMP).
• Skill in communicating complex concepts in an understandable form.
• Supreme organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Works well in a team with a results-oriented and self-motivated work style and excellent task-based follow through.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Pay Rate

$76,900.00 - $115,400.00We 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.