Manager, Manufacturing & Test Engineering
Reports To:Director, Manufacturing Engineering
The Manager, Manufacturing & TestEngineeringleads the test engineering, process engineering, and manufacturing engineering technician functions supporting Plug Power’s production operations. The Manager directs a team of approximately twelve, including process engineers, test engineers, a test software developer, and manufacturing engineering technicians, and is accountable for the performance, development, and retention of that team while contributing personal technical depth to the work.
The position owns the responsiveness of engineering support to the production floor, drives standardization across test platforms and manufacturing documentation, and partners closely with Production, R&D, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Quality to align priorities and deliver measurable improvements in quality, throughput, and cost.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Team Leadership and Development
Lead, develop, and mentor a team of test engineers, process engineers, and manufacturing engineering technicians;establishindividual development plans for junior staff andstructuredonboarding for new team members
Own the manufacturing engineering ticketing system: set response and closure expectations,establishthe technician group as first responders with clear escalation paths to process and test engineering, and report on backlog, cycle time, and recurring issue themes
Own and manage the operating and capital budgets for both the process engineering and test engineering functions, including spend forecasting, prioritization, and justification of capital requests
Own the development, maintenance, and lifecycle management of all production test assets, including digital test (device I/O interfacing) and physical test (flow rate measurement, pressure decay, and similar functional verification)
Drive standardization of test platforms across product lines — hardware architecture, instrumentation, software structure, calibration, and documentation — to a common, sustainable baseline
Provide technical direction to the LabVIEW software developer and to engineers building Python-based test and data analysis tools; ensure consistent practices for code structure, revision control, and documentation
Manage external vendors and integrators for test fixtures, stands, and programs that exceed internal capability: define requirements, evaluate proposals, oversee execution, and conduct acceptance testing
Direct time studies, labor standards, line balancing, and capacity analysis to support throughput and staffing decisions
Drive Lean and 5S implementation on the floor, including Kaizen events, standard work, and visual controls
Lead continuous improvement projects targeting cycle time, first-pass yield, scrap, rework, and ergonomics
Cross-Functional Coordination
Demonstrated ownership of the full people management cycle: hiring, goal setting, performance management, coaching, and the development of junior engineers, technicians, and interns
Hands-on experience with production test systems, including test stand or fixture development, electronic instrumentation, and data acquisition
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, P&IDs, and process documentation
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) 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.
