Test Engineering Intern

Plug Power Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Test Engineering Intern to assist with various initiatives and projects. This role offers exposure to a fast-paced manufacturing and engineering environment, focusing on developing a detailed understanding of Plug Power’s products. Responsibilities include assisting with the analysis, design, and optimization of test equipment, maintaining electrical schematics, and commissioning new test equipment. The intern will also analyze historical test data to measure reliability and detect failures, applying engineering concepts and gaining foundational knowledge of industry standards.

Must Have

• Assist with the analysis, design, and optimization of test equipment subsystems
• Update and maintain electrical schematics for test equipment and circuit boards
• Assist in electrical build, debugging, and commissioning of new test equipment
• Analyze historical test data to measure test equipment reliability and detect failures
• Understand engineering concepts and how to appropriately apply them in day-to-day projects
• Gain a foundational understanding of industry standards, regulations, and best practices in manufacturing and technology
• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science, Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with electro-mechanical systems, PLCs, sensors and actuators
• Understanding of the fundamentals of schematics, circuit design, and analysis
• Ability to perform statistical analysis on data and generate conclusions
• Must have reliable transportation to the office

Summer Internship

Status: Non-Exempt (hourly)

Term: May 18, 2026- August 14, 2026

Position Summary

Plug Power Inc. is actively seeking a highly motivated student to join our team. The student will be responsible for assisting in a wide variety of initiatives and projects in support of your academic studies and interests. In this role, you will gain exposure to a fast-paced manufacturing and engineering environment which includes developing a detailed understanding of Plug Power’s products.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the analysis, design, and optimization of test equipment subsystems
• Update and maintain electrical schematics for test equipment and circuit boards
• Assist in electrical build, debugging, and commissioning of new test equipment
• Analyze historical test data to measure test equipment reliability and detect failures
• Understand engineering concepts and how to appropriately apply them in day-to-day projects
• Gain a foundational understanding of industry standards, regulations, and best practices in manufacturing and technology.
• Communication and Collaboration
• Develop effective communication skills by collaborating with team members and presenting findings to different stakeholders.

Education and Qualification

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science, Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with electro-mechanical systems, PLCs, sensors and actuators
• Understanding of the fundamentals of schematics, circuit design, and analysis
• Ability to perform statistical analysis on data and generate conclusions
• Must have reliable transportation to the office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess solid hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail
• Excellent follow-through
• Must be driven and self-motivated