Senior Controls Engineer

Plug Power

Senior Controls Engineer developing and maintaining SCADA systems for hydrogen generation and dispensing at Plug Power. Collaborating with teams to enhance system reliability and performance.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeAlbany • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $92,300 - $138,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLUnity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and deploy software solutions for hydrogen generation, compressions, storage, & dispensing systems focused around process control and optimal system performance
Create and manage programs for Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Create and manage methods for data acquisition and interpretation of system information
Provide leadership when deploying software solutions for H2 infrastructure to ensure appropriate communication and achievement of deliverables
Perform system tests to ensure that software and automation solutions are effective and reliable both pre and post deployment
Create and provide training to users on system interfacing and troubleshooting
Continually engage with H2 generation & infrastructure stakeholders to understand H2 system performance needs
Refine system automation and software solutions based upon field data and stakeholder input
Manage the engineering change process around software releases
Develop, read, and interpret Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Electrical Schematics as needed
Represent Plug Power in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions
Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree in Engineering, Information Systems or other relevant field of study
Five (5) or more years of relevant work history; experience developing HMI & PLC solutions for field applications preferred
Prior experience with gas processing and/or refueling systems preferred
Experience with PLC Programming – Ladder Logic, Functional Block Diagram, Sequential Flow Charts
HMI Programming Schneider automation suite (Citect, Vijeo, Unity, Modicon, etc)
Allen Bradley (RS Logix, Factory Talk, etc)
Modbus Protocol
Data management SQL
Microsoft Office suite
Ability to travel as needed to carry out duties of the position – up to 20%
Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail
Must be driven and self-motivated
Must possess the highest ethical standards and a commitment to work quality.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

HMI programmingPLC programmingLadder LogicFunctional Block DiagramSequential Flow Chartsdata managementSQLprocess controlsystem performancesystem automation

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationanalytical abilitiesattention to detailself-motivatedethical standardscommitment to work quality