Maintenance & calibration technician
Plug Power
Company Overview
Plug Power Inc.
HeadquartersLatham, NY, United States
Founded1997
SizeApproximately 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
The Maintenance and Calibration Technician will work under the direction of their Manager in a support role for the manufacturing floor. The Maintenance and Calibration Technician will be responsible for a variety of tasks that includes maintaining, repairing, and optimizing the performance of mechanical products, machinery, equipment, and the facility, as needed. The ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with operators, engineers, and management is critical. The Maintenance and Calibration Technician plays an integral part in achieving Operational Excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong electro-mechanical, fabrication and calibration background. Additionally, the candidate will be detail-oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Follow and ensure strict adherence of safety procedures and checks.
- Inspecting, analyzing, and troubleshooting systems and equipment.
- Perform the more complex and specialized mechanical / electrical maintenance, integration and fabrication work associated with Fuel Cell & Electrolyzer testing equipment.
- Perform NIST traceable calibrations on test and production equipment.
- Perform preventative and on-demand maintenance on test and production equipment.
- Develops special purpose instrumentation and/or shop or laboratory test equipment.
- Maintains records on work performed, analyzes data collected, reports results.
- Maintains good housekeeping, safety practices and supplies.
- Coordinates and exchanges findings with personnel both inside and outside of work group.
- Repairing or replacing faulty equipment.
- Fabricating any components required.
- Optimize performance of facility, equipment, and processes.
- Identify opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain working area in good working condition and well-organized.
Education and Experience
- Two-year associate degree in mechanical or electrical field or combination of equivalent training and experience or 4+ years of professional experience.
Required Competencies, Skills, and Experience
- Fabrication proficiency and experience using machining tools.
- MIG/TIG welding experience.
- Ability to read drawings and interpret designs.
- Thorough knowledge of sophisticated mechanical and/or electrical concepts.
- Knowledge of engineering math.
- Analytical ability where problems are somewhat complex.
- Strong Initiative.
- Outstanding interpersonal and relationship leadership skills to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as needed.
- Emerging partnership and teamwork skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Previous calibration experience.
- Entry level Microsoft office proficiency (Excel, Word, Visio, Project, PowerPoint).
- Fuel Cell knowledge or experience.
- Organizational skills.
This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis
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.
Estimated Base Salary Range:
$32.50 - $47.50
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About the role
August 6, 2026
August 7, 2026
Full time
On-site
Company
US$32–47 hourly
- Rochester, United States
4+ years of professional experience or equivalent training
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