Plug Power · 7 hours ago
Systems Engineering Intern – Architecture & Trade Studies (PEM Fuel Cell Systems)
Albany, NY
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$21/hr - $25/hr
Start in 2026 SummerPlug Power Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineering Intern to support early- to mid-stage system design activities for PEM fuel cell products during Summer 2026. This role focuses on system architecture development, design studies, and trade-off analysis, working with the engineering team to explore architectural decisions and evaluate design robustness.
EnergyFuel CellIndustrialManufacturingOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Support development and refinement of system architecture concepts for PEM fuel cell systems
Build, modify, or execute system-level models to explore design sensitivities and performance trade-offs
Perform parametric and sensitivity analyses to understand the impact of key design variables
Support development and execution of Monte Carlo or probabilistic simulations to assess requirement satisfaction across distributions of inputs and operating conditions
Assist in evaluating how different customer application profiles affect system performance and margins
Document assumptions, methods, results, and conclusions from trade studies in a clear and traceable manner
Support preparation of technical presentations and design review materials to communicate findings and recommendations
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
Strong interest in system modeling, simulation, and quantitative analysis
Familiarity with statistics, probability, or numerical methods is a plus
Experience or coursework involving MATLAB, Simulink, Python, or similar modeling tools is desirable
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Comfortable working with ambiguity and exploring multiple solution paths
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated with a strong sense of curiosity and follow-through
Must have reliable transportation to the office
Company
Plug Power
Plug Power is a provider of clean hydrogen and zero-emission fuel cell solutions.
Founded in 1997
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.97BKey Investors
NYSERDAYorkville AdvisorsUS Department of Energy
2025-11-18Post Ipo Debt· $399.4M
2025-10-08Post Ipo Equity· $370M
2025-08-21Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
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CEO
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Chief Operating Officer
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