Principal Mechanical Engineer
Plug Power
Company Overview
Plug Power Inc.
Latham, NY, United States
1997
Approximately 3,200 employees (source: stockanalysis.com). Revenue target of $20 billion by 2030 through hydrogen expansion (source: aviseanalytics.com).
What They Do
Plug Power's core technology focuses on hydrogen fuel cells, particularly proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells, and green hydrogen production through electrolyzers powered by renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric. This innovative approach allows for the splitting of water into hydrogen and oxygen, resulting in zero-carbon output (source: netzerocompare.com). Their key products include GenDrive, a PEM fuel cell system designed for material handling vehicles like forklifts, which can recharge in minutes compared to hours for traditional batteries, and GenSure, which provides stationary backup and grid support for various sectors including telecom and utilities (source: plugpower.com). Additionally, Plug Power offers ProGen fuel cell stacks and engines, which are scalable for various applications, and GenFuel, which provides onsite hydrogen fueling infrastructure (source: stockanalysis.com). Their target markets include material handling, e-mobility, stationary power, and industrial applications, with a focus on enhancing efficiency and productivity across sectors such as distribution, manufacturing, and logistics (source: plugpower.com). Plug Power is recognized as a leader in the commercialization of hydrogen fuel cells and is the largest liquid hydrogen buyer in North America, positioning itself competitively against other energy solutions like batteries (source: aviseanalytics.com).
Projects & Track Record
Plug Power has successfully deployed over 60,000 fuel cell systems globally, including more than 180 hydrogen fueling stations. Notable projects include the early adoption of GenDrive technology by the USPS forklift fleet in Capitol Heights, Maryland, in 2017, which marked a significant milestone in the company's history (source: aviseanalytics.com). Key completed projects feature installations for major clients such as Walmart, which has utilized Plug Power's systems to handle significant COVID-19 demand, and Amazon, BMW, Carrefour, and The Southern Company. In 2022, Walmart announced an agreement for up to 20 tons of liquid green hydrogen daily, showcasing the growing demand for Plug Power's solutions (source: netzerocompare.com). Ongoing projects include the manufacturing of megawatt-scale systems at the Vista facility in Latham, NY, and the establishment of hydrogen plants since 2020, alongside a $1.6 billion joint venture gigafactory with SK Group in South Korea (source: plugpower.com). Plug Power's partnerships emphasize the development of GenKey turnkey solutions, further solidifying its position in the hydrogen economy (source: aviseanalytics.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Plug Power has achieved significant milestones, including surpassing 1 billion runtime hours for its fuel cells and continuing the rollout of megawatt-scale systems from its Latham Vista facility as of February 2024 (source: plugpower.com). The company also secured a deal with Walmart in 2022 for the supply of 20 tons of daily liquid green hydrogen, highlighting the increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions (source: netzerocompare.com). Additionally, Plug Power has raised a total of $37.12 million historically, with a notable $1.5 billion investment from SK Group in 2021, which has been pivotal for its growth and expansion strategies (source: wikipedia.org). The company has also been involved in the analysis of Bosch's automotive hydrogen strategy, indicating its active role in shaping the future of hydrogen technology (source: cbinsights.com).
Working There
Plug Power offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including engineering (software, infrastructure, fuel cell design), product management, sales and marketing, operations, and executive leadership. The company employs over 3,200 professionals, primarily concentrated at its headquarters in Latham, NY, which serves as the core hub for its operations (source: stockanalysis.com). The company culture emphasizes innovation and collaboration, with state-of-the-art facilities designed to foster productivity and employee wellness. These facilities include open-plan offices, flexible seating, fitness centers, wellness rooms, and recreational areas, all aimed at creating a supportive work environment (source: salestools.io). Leadership at Plug Power includes CEO Andrew J. Marsh, President Sanjay K. Shrestha, CFO Paul B. Middleton, COO Dean C. Fullerton, and General Counsel Gerard L. Conway Jr., who guide the company through its growth in the hydrogen sector (source: stockanalysis.com).
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Job Description
- Responsible for leading the overall execution of the engineering for project assigned & shall lead the project till end as a package engineer.
- Responsible for the technical design of equipment (static and rotating) and package equipment, including cost efficiency and conformity to customer specifications, as per agreed schedule
- Ensuring operational and maintenance issues are addressed in the design.
- Ensuring engineering documentation is available for design of selection and sizing of equipment.
- Responsible for checking engineering documentation of the equipment (static and rotating) and package equipment and perform Technical Bid Evaluation.
- Co-ordination with other disciplines for ensuring compliance of project requirements for package.
- Takes ownership of design and make decisions wherever required.
- Responsible for handling technical communication with external engineering parties and where applicable with clients
- Early identification of concerns with the necessary corrective action
- Working methods are in accordance with the Quality Management Systems
- Ensuring an adequate knowledge level is maintained in the field of expertise.
- Developing, knowledge and skills to be able to address current and future project and market demands
- Guiding engineer and designers during project execution wherever necessary.
Tasks
- Sales
- Identification of specification impact on budget and design o Guiding team to prepare basic lay-outs for small mechanical packages (e.g. Desalter packages, chemical injection packages etc)
- Project o Preparing engineering package in accordance with commercially available materials and components based on PID in accordance with client, company and/or national/international specifications
- Guiding team to prepare detailed lay-outs for small mechanical packages (e.g. dressed vessels, chemical injection packages)
- Preparation of Material/Purchase requisitions (RFQ,TDS). o Preparation of Engineering deliverables for client submission.
- Contributing towards selection of type of equipment based on practical merits and de-merits.
- Reviewing and assessing both internal and external engineering packages of equipment (rotating and static) and components in cooperation with the other disciplines (Interdisciplinary Check)
- Incorporating changes in documents (in-house or others) according to QMS and informing all relevant parties of these changes
- Checking documents related with the equipment (rotating and static) and components which are made by draftsmen/designer.
- Participate in PIM and review meetings with vendors for major equipment and packages. o Participate in project close-out meeting
- Construction and delivery o Participate in work-start meetings when initiated by Project Engineer o Provide technical support for construction, assembly and testing activities
- R&D
- Participate in R&D projects
- Department o Develop company standards o Assist HOD for inducting new people o Assist HOD in interview process
HSE Tasks & responsibilities with HSE
- Task training courses and participating in safety toolbox meetings
- Cooperating on safety improvement
- Reporting alarming danger, accidents and incidents
Authorities with regards to HSE
- Entitled to stop working in case of an acute serious safety threat, notifying the manager and relevant others of this
Education / experience
BE/BTech with 12 to 14 years of relevant experience or ME/MTech in Mechanical with 10+ years of relevant work experience.
Essential Job Functions
- Understanding of P&ID's
- Thorough understanding of:
- codes and standards for static equipment (ASME VIII, ASME IX, EN13445, PED, TEMA, etc.) or:
- the working principles and codes & standards for rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, gearboxes (API RP 682, API 610, API 618, API 619, AI 672, API 674, API 675, API 676, EN809, Machinery Directive, etc.)
- Basic understanding of: o Strength calculations required for pressure vessels and atmospheric tanks and understanding of testing and inspection of these (e.g. hydrotest, MT, PT, RT, UT, ET and VT) or: o Selection & Sizing calculations for rotating equipment
- Basic understanding of hydrocarbon processes
- Basic understanding of fabrication/manufacturing processes.
- Design Experience in equipment (static or rotating)
Other Skills / Abilities
- Auto CAD - Operating knowledge
- Excel - Operating Knowledge
- Ability to speak and write English at a professional level
Competencies
Result Oriented
Cooperation
Learning ability cognitive
Flexibility
Accuracy
Judgement
Presenting
Estimated Base Salary Range:
₹0.00 - ₹0.00
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About the role
February 25, 2026
Full Time
Company
- India
12 to 14 years or 10+ years depending on degree
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