ShopFloorJobs
PP

Sr. Manager, Process Engineering

Plug Power · Albany, NY

Apply on Plug Power ↗
Level
Manager
Team
Process
Base pay
$114k–$185k
Travel
15%
Degree
Required
Industry
Industrial
Posted
Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

A management process role at Plug Power (industrial) in Albany, NY. Lead a structured, interdisciplinary approach for project execution including requirements capture, traceability, tradeoffs, architecture design, equipment selection, and hazard analysis through manufacturing, deployment, and onsite verification testing to.

They ask for
degree required
Base pay
$114k–$185k
Day to day
about 15% travel

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026

Process Engineer roles in New York: typical posted base $95k–$140k. This one lists $114k–$185k.

Median of the low and high ends of 19 live postings that list pay, out of 27 process 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 26 other live process postings in New York.

Base pay
About 27% above similar roles

Typical $95k–$140k, from 18 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 48%
  • DOE 44%
  • SPC 37%
  • Lean 30%
  • Green Belt 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

At a glance

Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.

How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Plug Power

    We found 4 people at this company and state: 4 in this kind of role. Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. See them ↓

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

    Write to Kevin → (free)
  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
    • The posting says about 15% travel. Between which sites?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: Plug Power in Albany

4 other open roles at this site · 4 people we found in process roles at Plug Power.

Full description from Plug PowerAs posted on their careers site.Show

Position Summary

The Manager, Process Engineering is responsible for leading Plug Power’s system architecture development, operation, and continual improvement of hydrogen generating, compressing, storing, and distributing infrastructure at both customer and company owned locations. The position demands in-depth technical skill in engineering of complex products including process flow & controls development, hazard analysis, trade studies, operations, and lifecycle of industrial equipment. The Manager, Process Engineering has a primary responsibility to create work processes, develop internal talent, coordinate external support, and align resource allocations between departments as well as internationally. This position will primarily work with Plug’s internal US, Netherlands, and India based engineering teams, construction team, and field service team in addition to external vendor’s engineering staff to ensure the corporate generating or refueling offering is a thoroughly vetted product with continuous operation. This role will also require interaction with global sales, marketing, supply chain, quality, manufacturing and service teams to ensure designs meet cross-functional requirements. The ideal candidate should exhibit exceptional communication, project management, and leadership skills. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, able to handle multiple project assignments and willing to learn and adapt within a fast-paced organization.

Responsibilities

  • ◆Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of all Plug Power products’ designs and applicable codes & standards
  • ◆Ownership over quality and documentation of engineering work product including P&IDs, controls strategies, HAZOPs, sub-system & major equipment specifications, FAT procedures, PSSRs, SAT tests, and O&M manuals
  • ◆Hire and develop a direct team, acting as a resource and mentor for technical guidance. Provide ongoing & clear direction while fostering effective communication, engagement, and accountability to maximize team performance and business impact.
  • ◆Lead a structured, interdisciplinary approach for project execution including

requirements

capture, traceability, tradeoffs, architecture design, equipment selection, and hazard analysis through manufacturing, deployment, and onsite verification testing to ensure products meet key Quality, Cost and Performance metrics.

  • ✓Develop work processes and align resources across departments and geographies
  • ✓Develop and maintain metrics for key product attributes including performance, cost and compliance with codes and standards
  • ✓Independently anticipate design or schedule risks and initiate plans for alternative actions as needed; able to rearrange competing priorities to ensure all deadlines are met

· Cross-functionally communicate between departments to ensure all parties involved are informed and up to date on design efforts

· Work professionally and cooperatively in a cross-functional team environment with a focus upon maximizing system performance and customer satisfaction

  • ✓Provide ongoing communication and updates to senior leadership regarding development progress and escalating priority issues so that obstacles can be cleared
  • ✓Review operational data and construction/assembly drawings to assist in complex troubleshooting efforts with manufacturing or field service personnel
  • ✓Represent Plug Power in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions.
  • ✓Perform all other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related field
  • ✓Minimum of seven (7) years relevant system or process engineering experience
  • ✓Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience
  • ✓Process development experience including generating/leading P&IDs, PFDs, material and energy balances, process simulations, and risk assessments is required
  • ✓Experience working with process equipment vendors and fabricators is required
  • ✓Experience in any of the following is preferred and highly valued:
  • ✓Hydrogen and/or fuel cells
  • ✓Cryogenic Industry
  • ✓High Pressure Systems (350 Bar and up)
  • ✓Gas processing and/or dispensing equipment
  • ✓Oil and Gas, CNG, LNG, etc.
  • ✓Pharmaceutical
  • ✓Ability to travel occasionally; up to15% of the time
  • ✓To deployment sites for infrastructure commissioning or troubleshooting,
  • ✓To meet with venders and verify equipment operation
  • ✓Possess computer/software skills as applicable to the position including but not limited to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Project, and Visio
  • ✓Experience with Unisim, Aspen, Windchill, Bluebeam, Python, Matlab, or Mathcad desired, but not required.
  • ✓Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail
  • ✓Uncompromising dedication to quality & safety
  • ✓Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • ✓Dynamic interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences and stakeholders
  • ✓Experience working in globally staffed teams
  • ✓Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task effectively
  • ✓Ability to role model high standards of professionalism
  • ✓Excellent follow-through
  • ✓Must be driven and self-motivated
Show full description ↓

Manager, Process Engineering

Status: Exempt (salaried) Department: Hydrogen

Location : Slingerlands, NY

Pay Rate

$114,000.00 - $185,250.00

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) wit

More Process roles nearby