Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Certification engineer- fuel cells status: exempt (salaried) department: engineering location: remote us position summary
The certification engineer is primarily responsible to ensure that plug power gendrive and genfuel products meet all required codes and standardsThis position will manage several critical elements including: determining relevant codes and standards that apply to each product line, evaluating product lines against codes and standards, partnering with certification and approval agencies to negotiate the analysis/testing to be performed, and coordinating the completion of the analysis/testing to meet requirementsThe certification engineer serves a critical overall function to the business by positioning company product offerings as market-ready thereby allowing for the adoption of plug power technology by customers across the globe.
Core duties and responsibilities
Develop and maintain a detailed technical understanding of plug power products and services
Partner cross-functionally and with end users as necessary to understand goals and constraints for plug power technology deployments
Maintain strong relationships with certification and approval agencies as applicable to various technology deployment initiatives
Act as subject matter expert related to required codes and standards for plug power technology; understand requirements in various geographic locations and industries
Ensure plug power technology is market-ready; complete testing and analysis pertinent to all required codes and standards through cross-functional collaboration
Partner with engineering and other relevant team members to resolve issues related to testing and analysis; help to troubleshoot testing failures and work towards full product compliance
Create required documentation packages such as analysis, test reports and product operation information needed for product certification
Manage issues associated with permitting as affecting the genfuel product line; work to ensure compliance issues are addressed for all genfuel projects and initiatives
Prudently manage project work with a focus on timelines and budgetary parameters
Act as a representative for plug power on applicable standards committees; transfer knowledge to help ensure design work is focused upon compliance with standards both now and in the future
Represent plug power in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions
Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualifications education and experience
Bachelors degree in engineering – electrical, mechanical, or other engineering discipline as relevant
Masters degree preferred in relevant engineering discipline
Five (5) or more years of relevant work history; experience working with outside authorities related to product codes and standards
Experience in the fuel cell industry and/or industrial gas industry highly preferred
Ability to travel as needed to carry out duties of the position – up to 25%
Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail
Superior communication skills
Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task effectively
Excellent follow-through
Must be driven and self-motivated
Must possess the highest ethical standards and a commitment to work quality
Plug power, incIs committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employerAll 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.
