Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Plug Power · Albany, NY
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Plug Power (industrial) in Albany, NY. Entry-level knowledge of commonly used engineering concepts, practices, and procedures for typical mechanical and electrical systems.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in New York: typical posted base $86k–$120k.
Median of the low and high ends of 36 live postings that list pay, out of 63 manufacturing engineer openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
New York plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 62 other live manufacturing postings in New York.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $81k–$120k, from 35 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 48%
- Root cause 40%
- Lean 40%
- Team leadership 27%
- Cost reduction 25%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Plug Power in Albany
4 other open roles at this site · 4 people we found in manufacturing roles at Plug Power.
- Sr. Manager, Process Engineering · Process · Manager
- Senior Industrial Engineer · Industrial · Senior
- Reliability Engineering Technician · Reliability
- Inventory Control Technician · Controls · Technician
Full description from Plug PowerAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Engineering Technician will maintain equipment related to the production manufacturing process. This individual supports a culture of continuous improvement focused on achieving the highest possible levels of product quality and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- ◆Build and maintain knowledge regarding Plug Power technology and related manufacturing objectives and constraints.
- ◆Assist engineers in setting up, checking, and correcting operational and experimental equipment.
- ◆Influence and educate Production Technicians on manufacturing processes and equipment.
- ◆Work closely with quality to ensure processes are in control.
- ◆Diagnose and maintain fuel cell or electrolzyer systems with support.
- ◆Work with Manufacturing Engineering to design and fabricate manufacturing capabilities for in process component level checks.
- ◆Communicate consistently and effectively to all cross-functional team members including the systems and design teams to ensure system
requirements
are met in production.
- ✓Ensure manufacturing procedures follow compliance with required industry standards.
- ✓Assists with the improvement of manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
- ✓Monitor process capabilities and report deviations.
- ✓Create procedures and run stack test stands as needed.
- ✓Represent Plug Power in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions.
- ✓Perform all other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- ✓0-3 years of related work experience
- ✓High school diploma/GED or equivalent required; associates or vocation engineering degree preferred
- ✓Strong Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Excel, and Word with the ability to learn additional software
- ✓Entry-level knowledge of commonly used engineering concepts, practices, and procedures for typical mechanical and electrical systems.
- ✓Ability to interpret drawings and understand critical features.
- ✓Ability to read mechanical and electrical part drawings is preferred.
- ✓Experience operating electro-mechanical systems is preferred.
- ✓Working knowledge of data collection and statistics a plus.
- ✓Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- ✓Dynamic interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences and stakeholders at all levels.
- ✓Ability to role model high standards of professionalism.
- ✓Excellent follow-through.
- ✓Must be driven and self-motivated.
- ✓Must possess the highest ethical standards and a commitment to work quality.
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Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Status: Non-Exempt (hourly)
Department: Operations
Pay Rate
$23.50 - $34.00
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
✓Fertility and Family Building Benefit
✓Employee Referral program
✓Employee Assistance Program