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Principal Automation Engineer

Status: Exempt (salaried)
Department: Engineering – Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls

Position Summary
The Automation Engineer is a key member of the Electrolyzer engineering team and requires close interaction with the cross-discipline engineering, delivery, manufacturing, commissioning and service support teams. In this position the individual is responsible for the design, integration and testing of Package Controllers and Integrated Control & Safety systems of Plug’s hydrogen generation systems. By combining strong troubleshooting skills, quality focus, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, the Automation Engineer ensures system robustness, user satisfaction, and continuous improvement of the existing control and safety systems. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, able to handle multiple assignments and willing to learn and adapt in a fast-paced engineering organization.

Core Duties and Responsibilities




- Responsible for technical design of Plug’s automation & control systems e.g. package control systems (PLC), Distributed Control & Safety Systems (DCS/ESD) and integrated control & safety systems (ICSS)
- Develop basis of design and control system architectures for automation system and subsystem of next generation hydrogen generation systems considering cost reductions and reliability improvements
- Ensure that interfaces with other engineering disciplines (e.g. process, instrumentation, functional safety and electrical) are consistent and aligned
- Responsible for handling technical communication with external engineering parties, suppliers and where applicable to clients
- Review documents prepared by sub-contractors to ensure quality and consistency
- Provide support during the conceptual and basic design phase and help estimating costs of the project (hours, equipment and construction budgets)
- Create system and subsystem specification/automation philosophy fo

📌 Principal Automation Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 Plug Power
📍 Madrid