Senior Process Engineer

Senior Process Engineer

Status: Exempt (salaried)

Department: Operations

Position Summary

The Senior Process Engineer is a key member of the Rochester Process Engineering team. The role works together with other disciplines to develop a fit-for-purpose manufacturing system by applying creative, cost-effective solutions, without ever compromising safety. In this role the individual is responsible for day-to-day production support, including troubleshooting, as well as development of process control strategies and data collection systems used to monitor and continuously improve operations.

By combining strong analytical thinking, a structured way of working, and an ability to explain and document processes, this role ensures process design is per industry’s best practices and compliant with applicable codes & standards. The successful candidate is enthusiastic about process control and process safety, self-motivated, able to handle multiple assignments and willing to learn and adapt in a fast-paced engineering organization.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• •Develops and maintains a detailed understanding of Plug Power products and related manufacturing objectives and constraints.
• •Support day-to-day coating operations by providing robust processes and process control parameters for consistent results.
• •Provide direct support in troubleshooting of production coating process issues, driving fast root cause identification and implementation of corrective actions.
• •Ensures processes comply with applicable process safety codes & standards.
• •Develops and maintains capacity models including documentation reflecting current and future state.
• •Champions and facilitates the engineering change process and all relevant communication/documentation.
• •Actively participates in design reviews and engineering development/NPI activities.
• •Closely collaborates with process engineers in other Plug operations.
• •Mentor team members and act as technical resource for guidance in their area of expertise.
• •Responsible for clear and correct engineering documentation.
• •Responsible for handling technical communication with internal and external engineering parties.
• •Responsible for the technical review of supplier quotations.

Education and Experience

• •Bachelor's degree in relevant Engineering discipline preferred and/or relevant work experience.
• •5-10 years of experience in process engineering. Coating experience preferred.
• •Experience documenting and developing robust process control methods.
• •Proven track record of helping to drive manufacturing improvement projects.
• •Familiar with applicable functional safety standards.
• •Uncompromising dedication to product quality.

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Pay Rate:

$92,300.00 - $138,400.00

• 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.