Plug Power
Senior Industrial Engineer
Albany, NY · Senior
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$9,121 more — $101,421 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $101,421 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Industrial Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Industrial Engineers (17-2112) · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- The Senior Industrial Engineer is a seasoned technical leader responsible for driving strategic improvements across Plug Power's manufacturing operations and systems.
- Serve as a technical mentor and coach to junior engineering staff; contribute to onboarding, training program development, and knowledge sharing initiatives
- Stay current on emerging industrial engineering tools, technologies, and industry best practices; introduce and pilot new methodologies where appropriate
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic design and optimization of facility layouts, production systems, and material flow paths to support current operations and future growth
- Own enterprise-level capacity planning models and labor standards programs, providing actionable insights to Operations leadership and cross-functional partners
- Drive the development and standardization of manufacturing SOPs, work instructions, and engineering documentation across multiple product lines or facilities
- Partner with senior leadership across Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Product Engineering to align on operational priorities and influence strategic decision-making
- Represent the Industrial Engineering function in cross-functional project teams, design reviews, and leadership presentations
Requirements
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office
- experience with AutoCAD or similar layout/simulation tools required
- Strong business acumen with ability to connect engineering decisions to financial and operational outcomes
- Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams, process flow charts, facility layouts, and financial models
Nice to have
- Serve as a subject matter expert on Plug Power's end-to-end manufacturing operations, including production workflows, capacity strategy, cost structure, material handling systems, and long-term scalability requirements
- establish metrics and governance to sustain gains over time
- Serve as a technical mentor and coach to junior engineering staff
- contribute to onboarding, training program development, and knowledge sharing initiatives
- Stay current on emerging industrial engineering tools, technologies, and industry best practices
- introduce and pilot new methodologies where appropriate
- Always represent Plug Power in a professional manner in all interactions
- BS in Industrial Engineering or a STEM-related discipline required
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership
Compensation
- ✓Base salary is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography.
- ✓The above pay range, may not take into account local geographic pay variations.
Benefits
- ✓Base salary is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography.
- ✓Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire
- ✓Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time
- ✓Wellness Reimbursement Program
- ✓Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement
- ✓Fertility and Family Building Benefit
- ✓Bonus eligibility
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer.
This listing is sourced directly from Plug Power's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.